International comparisons of corruption, such as those by Transparency International[1] may suggest some reasons why countries vary in their level of corruption

International comparisons of corruption, such as those by Transparency International[1] may suggest some reasons why countries vary in their level of corruption. Rule of law and an independent judiciary appear to help, and I'm still mulling over what cultural factors (for example, most commonly followed religion in one country or another) may have to do with differing levels of corruption. [1] http://www.transparency.org/whatwedo/publications http://www.transparency.org/whatwedo/publications