Transparency International’s 2008 bribery index was released recently. Among other things, the index measures how likely companies in each sector are to bribe public officials. The winners this year:
- Public works contracts & construction
- Real estate & property development
- Oil & gas
- Heavy manufacturing
- Mining
As for the state capture category, or “the frequency that sectors attempt to
exert influence on government legislation, laws and decision-making
through private payments to public officials,” the results are similar:
- Public works contracts & construction
- Oil & gas
- Mining
- Real estate & property development
- Heavy manufacturing
Enough said.
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