According to the Corruption Perceptions Index scores in Table $9\mathrm{.}1,$

$$ perceived corruption in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden is substantially higher than in Canada, Japan, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia.

corruption in business occurs in fewer than $20\%$ of business transactions across the world and the percentage is falling.

perceived corruption is higher in New Zealand and Switzerland than in Germany, Japan, and the United States.

perceived corruption is lower in Denmark, Singapore, Australia, and Canada than in the United States, France, South Korea,

and Italy.

$$ perceived corruption is viewed as more extensive and widespread in Spain, Taiwan, and Chile than in China, Mexico, and Russia.