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Professional economic developers shall maintain in confidence the affairs of any client, colleague or organization and shall not disclose confidential information obtained in the course of professional activities.\n## Reasons for Unethical Behavior","[{\"question\":\"What is a core ethical principle for professional economic developers?\",\"answer\":\"Professional economic developers must maintain confidentiality regarding the affairs of clients, colleagues, and organizations, and are prohibited from disclosing any confidential information acquired during their professional duties.\"},{\"question\":\"What are some common reasons for unethical behavior in professional settings?\",\"answer\":\"Reasons for unethical behavior include pressure to meet unrealistic goals, operating in uncharted territory, lack of clear ethical implications, poor long-term perspective on costs and benefits, issues with organizational structure and groupthink, lack of understanding of conduct codes, and insufficient training.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the role of confidentiality in professional economic development?\",\"answer\":\"Confidentiality is a critical ethical standard, requiring professionals to safeguard sensitive information related to clients, colleagues, and their organizations, ensuring trust and integrity.\"}]","IEDC CODE OF ETHICS | PDF",114]