Gallup Launches Worldwide Corruption Index

Or, a handy list of just where you might want to apply bribery as a negotiating tool. Of course, though bribes may be common and useful, some countries will execute you if they catch you so you might want to be careful. My rule of thumb, don't offer. They will ask if only in a very subtle way.

No synopsis, just the results.

Ok, a little snippet. Though many countries tied for their rank, at least the US came in at 19th. A couple surprises to me were Japan at 30th and Israel at 84th.