Yet its people still have on average one of the highest living standarts on the planet.
Tells you alot.
I have no idea how to quantify the role of corruption in wealth of country, but there are obviously other factors in play. Youd have to try really hard to justify, that US is rich but corrupt, yet countries such as Nigeria or Uruguay are poor... and also corrupt.
People, who misuse public funds and their office are found around the planet.
I don't disagree with your views. I am just saying that the entire system is rotten. The victim has been awarded $1 million as compensation, and in the end she is going to get around 2% of that amount. This is just ridiculous and unjust.