Nor is it easy to persuade cynics that corruption can be reduced, even though Hong Kong and Singapore are living examples.

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It must have low transaction costs, avoid significant income transfers among countries, be practically invulnerable to fraud and corruption and lend itself to easy verification of compliance.

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It is easy to misuse information, hide fraud and corruption, and draw inaccurate conclusions.

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Unfortunately, although this method is certainly quick and easy, it is also prone to eventual corruption and failure.

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He has also promised to tackle corruption among judges, many of whom are poorly trained and easy prey to bribery.

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If corruption exists at a club, it makes it very easy to fix a match.

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But corruption in Kentucky consists of mining firms leaning on local officials to go easy on environmental regulations, or school boards appointing their members' relatives to sinecures.

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