Which of the following terms best defines the relationship between the

QUESTION

Which of the following terms best defines the relationship between the level of corruption and economic growth rate in a country?

A. Directly proportional

B. Inversely proportional

C. Independent

D. Positive correlation

E. Zero correlation

ANSWER

B
Economic evidence suggests that high levels of corruption significantly reduce the foreign direct investment, level of international trade, and economic growth rate in a country.