Which of the Following Stands True of Corruption

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following stands true of corruption?

• A)Payment of money or gifts in order to receive a government service or benefit is a widespread practice only in less-developed countries.
• B)Corruption reduces growth most directly through government investment in projects with high productivity.
• C)Corrupt governments spend less on capital goods than governments that are less corrupt.
• D)The more competitive a country's markets are, the fewer the opportunities for corruption.
• E)Private investment is relatively higher in countries in which government expenditure is very high.

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