The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has hired you as an economic development expert. Your assignment is to travel to several countries in the Middle East (Iran, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates) to study the problem of corruption. Your assignment is to write a comprehensive report to address the following issues in 300-400 words: a) Corruption and consequences of corruptive behavior b) Lack of success on tackling corruption

c) Corruption as a regressive tax d) Need for honest governments: the rule of law vs. per capita income e) Policy measures to reduce corruption