We´re right to trust our public servants. Up to a point | Torsten Bell
(The Guardian Denmark)

Though dishonest students are less likely to apply for jobs in the Danish civil service, that would change if wages were higherJim Hacker, the minister of Yes Minister fame, did not always trust his civil servants. Which was fair enough - they loved stitching him up. But how much do we trust our civil servants today? A lot more than our politicians and bankers is the answer from a recent survey. And we trust other public servants such as the police and nurses even more.We´re right to place our faith in public servants, according to a new study examining Denmark. In one of the least corrupt countries in the world, the study surveyed the career choices of students in law, economics and political science, while also testing their dishonesty. Honest students were more likely to prioritise careers benefiting others and to self-select for public service, while dishonest students were much less interested. Continue reading...