Corruption Index and Trade Restrictions
The corruption perceptions index (CPI) is a comparative assessment of integrity performance for a variety of countries.
1. What is corruption perceptions index? What is its purpose?
2. What is the value of this index?
3. What are the trends or similarities between countries with the highest and lowest corruption perceptions index 2011 scores?
4. What can be done to overcome corruption in the global marketplace?
Research three trade restrictions currently in place by the U.S. and basis the research, answer the following questions:
1. Are these restrictions a tariff, subsidy, import restraint, voluntary export restraint, or embargo?
2. What is the purpose of this restriction? Is the restriction achieving its purpose? Why or why not?