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Part $1$

Why might corruption levels be correlated with GDP per$$capita$?$

Part $2$

A$.$

Excessive regulation in poor countries have helped make bribery a way of life in many poor countries.

B$.$

Corruption discourages investment and thus makes countries poorer.

C$.$

The inability of poor country governments to pay their public employees regularly makes taking bribes a key part of their pay.

D$.$

All of the above could be reasons for the connection of GDP per capita and corruption.