Critical analysis on Susan Rose-Ackerman's article "Bribes, Patronage and Gift Giving, as well as Richard Friman and Peter Andreas' article "International relations and the Illicit global Economy

<Tab/>Corruption is not a new phenomenon in today's society, but it is an increasing problem. It is an ailment that causes many problems for countries, as well as international relations. When one thinks of corruption they do not think of the consequences that it brings along with it. However, in Susan Rose-Ackerman's' article "Bribes, Patronage, and Gift Giving" along with Richard Friman and Peter Andreas in their article "International Relations …

…cross-border activities to occur. Theses two articles have two different approaches, but nevertheless are good to compare. These articles show that corruption is broad and not only limiting within states, it also affects international relations. Both make good arguments about the implications that corruption can have, and suggest helpful methods to try and eliminate corruption as it is becoming a bigger problem throughout the world. <Tab/> <Tab/>