Why Does Corruption Have More of an Effect on Countries

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why does corruption have more of an effect on countries in the global South than on industrialized countries?

• A)There is more surplus to keep economic growth going.
• B)Multinational corporations invest more money in the global South than in industrialized countries.
• C)Dependence on exporting a few products presents a greater opportunity for corruption than in a more diversified economy.
• D)Too much money is needed to fund military action against rebel groups.

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