This book focuses on the transactions between government and business in exchange for preferential policies and bribes. Kang Canxiong argues that political maneuvering drives policy choices, and technocrats, faced with political interference in the policy-making process, are unable to maintain autonomy. Simultaneously, business and political elites vie for the right to reap the rewards. Even in South Korea, corruption far exceeds expectations—it has become so severe that it is unavoidable; therefore, an explanation is essential.
本书通过集中关注政商之间以优惠政策换取贿赂的交易，康灿雄认为政治博弈驱动政策选择，技术官僚面对政策制定过程中的政治干预，无法保持自主性，同时，商业精英和政治精英为谁获得租金而角力。即使在韩国，腐败也远远超出想象——腐败已经严重到令人无法回避的地步；因此我们非常有必要对此作出解释。
本书通过集中关注政商之间以优惠政策换取贿赂的交易，康灿雄认为政治博弈驱动政策选择，技术官僚面对政策制定过程中的政治干预，无法保持自主性，同时，商业精英和政治精英为谁获得租金而角力。即使在韩国，腐败也远远超出想象——腐败已经严重到令人无法回避的地步；因此我们非常有必要对此作出解释。
