The reason the US scores a 0.6 in 1789 comes down to how composite data is aggregated and the global baseline of the 18th century.
Yes, people have put thought into this. This is why I trust institutions and not random posters on the internet.
Yes, people have put thought into this. This is why I trust institutions and not random posters on the internet.
Just look at Russia - it's score is highest in the 90s - the most corrupt and destitute time in its modern history, also happens to be when it was deemed somewhat friendly to US and friends.