As opposed to rule$-$based countries, relationship$-$based countries tend to

Select one:

a$.$ be more transparent and have a higher degree of corruption.

b$.$ be more transparent and have a lower degree of corruption.

c$.$ be less transparent and have a lower degree of corruption.

d$.$ be less transparent and have a higher degree of corruption.

e$.$ have the same transparency and same degree of corruption.

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