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> one of those companies were charged (more's the pity). I understand the sentiment that "it takes two", but I'm of the opinion that it's the one accepting bri
by LanceH 5y ago
> one of those companies were charged (more's the pity).
I understand the sentiment that "it takes two", but I'm of the opinion that it's the one accepting bribes that is the root cause of the problem.
It is the people accepting bribes who are taking from their company, university, or government and creating a pay to play market.
- nkrisc 5y agoIf there are no repercussions for paying a bribe, then the optimal play is to indiscriminately offer bribes to get what you want while taking on none of the criminal liability.
- ectopod 5y agoYou are right. In post-war Germany the paying of bribes was made legal and tax deductible. This was successful in reducing bribery.
- kiklion 5y agoAdd a reward for whistleblowing on people accepting bribes? Then it’s optimal to offer bribes indiscriminately, just to turn around and report them for accepting.