Americans see corruption as worse than peers in other wealthy nations
U.S. public concern about corruption has grown and now exceeds levels reported in comparable developed economies.
SOURCE: American Enterprise Institute ↗
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- American Enterprise InstituteNov 10, 2026Read the original report at American Enterprise Institute ↗
How This Could Play Out
First assessed Nov 10
Resolved
UNLIKELYFinancials and cyclicals rise as anti-corruption enforcement credibly reduces regulatory uncertainty and transaction costs.
Status quo
LIKELYDefensive sectors and Treasury yields remain stable as public sentiment shifts without triggering policy action or institutional reform.
Worsens
POSSIBLEEquities weaken and credit spreads widen as erosion of institutional trust triggers capital flight and demand for policy intervention that disrupts business operations.
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