How Corrupt is your Country?

The Corruption Perceptions Index compares 180 countries according to the degree of public-sector corruption perceived by business leaders and analysts. In the 2008 index, the United States was tied in 18th place with Japan and Belgium. (In 2007, the U.S. came in 20th.)
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Source: "Harvard Business Publishing: The Daily Stat: January 6, 2009"
See Also:
"2008 Corruption Perceptions Index"