In stark contrast, when in 2004 I calculated an index of "legally corrupt" manifestations (measured through the extent of undue influence through political finance and powerful firms influencing politicians and policy making), the U.S. rated in the bottom half among the 104 countries surveyed.
Nathan Ballard, a spokesman for Proposition 38, which would redirect the extra tax revenues toward education, waved away criticism that rich individuals like Ms. Munger have an undue influence through the ballot initiatives.
"One effective way of lessening or eliminating undue influence through donations is by capping it at a relatively low level ($5,000 in NSW) so that the donation of a large company or union of $5,000 is worth the same as the donation of any individual or small business of $5,000," Twomey says.
The wealthy South African family accused of wielding undue influence through its links to President Jacob Zuma says it has been the victim of "xenophobic and hate speech".
Mr Hoar also alleged Mr Rahman had used "undue influence through intimidation at polling stations" and "interference with voters" - including in polling booths.
Adequacy of informed consent, possibility of undue influence through higher payments in multinational trials, and the discrepancy in standards of care between high-income countries and LMIC are other issues that have been raised [ 6].
The fear is that, far from benefiting consumers through efficiencies, such alliances will gain undue influence over the market.How can the antitrust authorities prevent this?
Thirdly, European countries must act to remove Russia's ability to exert undue influence on European policies through energy.
Decades of racial strife in Ford County eventually bubble to the surface, this time with the added element of potentially ill-gotten money through what is politely called the caretaker's "undue influence".
The provision was found to be "part of Congress' effort to achieve total disclosure... in order to insure that the voters are fully informed and to achieve through publicity the maximum deterrence to corruption and undue influence as possible".
