Developed countries may have exorbitant taxes and fees, but generally not bribes. Someone may say "a tax or fee is just a legalized bribe to the state!" Which

Developed countries may have exorbitant taxes and fees, but generally not bribes. Someone may say "a tax or fee is just a legalized bribe to the state!" Which, sure, you could look at it that way, but it's codified and predictable and that lack of surprise is extremely valuable.