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# Peter Eigen

(1938)   Economist

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Peter Eigen is an economist, best known for *Las Redes de La Corrupcion*.

## Quick Facts About Peter Eigen

Born June 11, 1938

Profession Economist

Notable works Las Redes de La Corrupcion

## About Peter Eigen

Peter Eigen is a German lawyer and development economist. He is also the founder of Transparency International (TI), a non-governmental organization with national chapters in over 100 countries.

##  Quotes by Peter Eigen

> [Corruption is a major cause of poverty as well as a barrier to overcoming it, .. The two scourges feed off each…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/peter-eigen/corruption-is-a-major-cause-of-poverty-as-well-as-a-barrier-to/)

Peter Eigen

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> [We have to address individual acts of corruption. This is a necessary approach. Go after these individuals.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/peter-eigen/we-have-to-address-individual-acts-of-corruption-this-is-a-necessary/)

Peter Eigen

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