It looks like the Kiwis are the least corrupt and the Americans are getting worse.
According to Transparency International's latest Corruption Perceptions Index, New Zealand tied with Denmark and Singapore as the world's least corrupt place. Sweden finished No. 2 behind New Zealand. Singapore was No. 3, Norway No. 4, Japan No. 5, Netherlands No. 6, Hong Kong No. 7, Austria No.8, Australia No. 9 and Estonia No. 10.
America was ranked in 20th spot, right down there with England. This was its worst finish yet.
The analysis of American corruption raises some interesting questions. And you can blame it on the widening gap between rich and poor in the US.
America's highest ranking – number 13 of 66 for order and security – was offset by its performance on access to civil justice (No. 21). "Legal assistance is expensive or unavailable, and the gap between rich and poor individuals in terms of both actual use of and satisfaction with the civil courts system remains significant," researchers said. They also said that there is a perception here that "ethnic minorities and foreigners receive unequal treatment from the police and the courts."
Meaning that if you have money in America, you can buy your way out of trouble. And that's a recipe for corruption.
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