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Emanuel Wittberg is a postdoctoral researcher at Linköping University, specializing in the intersection of political science, public administration, and public policy. His research emphasizes comparative analysis with a focus on corruption, municipal governance, and institutional quality. Wittberg's doctoral dissertation, 'Corruption Risks in Mature Democracies' (2023), employed quantitative, data-driven methods to explore the nuanced forms of corruption in welfare states, revealing insights into the complexities beyond mere direct bribery offenses. His ongoing projects investigate governance and the implications of digitalization and artificial intelligence in public administration, with a particular interest in identifying corruption risks and vulnerabilities in the public sector. Notable research projects include examining local politicians' connections to private firms and the analysis of welfare crime in municipalities, aiming to enhance the detection and prevention of welfare fraud. Wittberg is committed to engaging with policy-oriented work and has contributed to various reports and publications that bridge academia and public discourse.
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