Public interest

Against public interest

Private interest

Ideal

Case I

In private interest but against public interest (conflicts of interest): monopoly, lobbying, financial manipulation, insider trading, regulatory arbitrage, free riding etc.

Case III

Against private interest

In public interest but against private interest (conflicts of interest): charitable activities, serving the country etc.

Case II

Against both public and private interests (worst): actions motivated by the destructive vices, such as excessive greed, anger, lust, jealousy etc.

Case IV