Question

one factor making bribery and corruption difficult to regulate internationally is:
a the decline in international trade.
b the differences in laws and regulations across different countries.
c the decrease in cross - border transactions.
d the global standardization of business practices.

Explanation:

Bribery and corruption regulation is complex internationally. Different countries have varying legal systems. For example, some countries may have lax anti - bribery laws, while others have strict ones. This lack of uniformity makes it hard to enforce consistent international regulations. Options A (decline in international trade) and C (decrease in cross - border transactions) are incorrect as international trade and cross - border transactions are actually increasing in many cases. Option D (global standardization of business practices) would make regulation easier, not harder.

Answer:

B. The differences in laws and regulations across different countries.