The Tangentopoli Effect: When Corruption and Media Collide, Igniting Media Populism in Italy
Published online on January 29, 2026
Abstract
American Behavioral Scientist, Ahead of Print.
This article examines Tangentopoli, Italy’s most significant corruption scandal, and its pivotal role in the emergence of media-driven populism. While much of the academic debate on corruption has focused on political influences on the press, less ...
This article examines Tangentopoli, Italy’s most significant corruption scandal, and its pivotal role in the emergence of media-driven populism. While much of the academic debate on corruption has focused on political influences on the press, less ...