@ Vhoote.... It is NOT my theory. I have already mentioned that the theory of GNP is from a research article. Also, the article says, there is an "association" between lower GNP and corruption. What that means is that there is a correlation between two variables. You cannot directly jump into conclusion that THIS caused THAT. This is what the article talks about. The word "association" means there is some connection. There are many factors for corruptions, there is no doubt about it, but economists wants to view from their own business perspective. So, they have brought the idea of GNP. At the core level, yes, it is all about proper education and faith as you said. But, again, GNP will be associated with faith as well because what we do is because of our value system. China ranks 100/174 which is better than Nepal! And most of the China's GNP is because of western companies that have open their manufacturing chain in China because of cheap labor cost. Also, not all white countries are on the list as you said. For example, Japan, Hong-Kong, Singapore, Chile, Botswana, Bhutan, UAE are on good list as well. And I will say India is also doing good (85/175 is not that bad)!