But corruption itself if used to become wealthy. Such a rich person will be corrupted and corrupt furthermore. Positions of power will attract people who are w

But corruption itself if used to become wealthy. Such a rich person will be corrupted and corrupt furthermore. Positions of power will attract people who are willing to be corrupted. Is a very important motivator for politicians. Being rich is the end result, not the starting point. The starting point is a poor society but with valuable points of power which are not privately owned.