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2. The unfair favoring of one person or group over others, often in a way not based on merit
6. Offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value for the purpose of influencing the action of an official
12. The expectation that individuals and organizations will be evaluated and held responsible for their actions
13. The openness and accessibility of information, a key factor in preventing corruption
15. Problems related to entry into foreign markets, a consideration within the NAFTA framework
17. The process of making illegally-gained proceeds (i.e., "dirty money") appear legal (i.e., "clean")
18. Favoritism shown to relatives or close friends, often in the distribution of jobs or opportunities
20. An index published by Transparency International ranking countries based on perceived levels of corruption
21. Legal disagreements between governments and corporations, a contentious feature of NAFTA
22. The acquisition of money, political power, or other benefits through unethical means, often involving bribery
23. Issues related to pollution and resource management, an aspect that some critics feel NAFTA did not adequately address
24. Negative impacts on certain sectors, such as manufacturing, due to increased competition under NAFTA

1. Issues related to wages and working conditions, a point of concern within NAFTA
3. A situation in which a person or organization is involved in multiple interests, financial or otherwise, one of which could influence the decision-making
4. Unequal distribution of trade between countries, a factor influencing NAFTA debates
5. Contention over farm-related issues such as subsidies and market access within NAFTA
7. Misappropriation or theft of funds placed in one's trust, often related to corruption in businesses or government
8. The process of aligning regulations across countries, a source of concern for some under NAFTA
9. Increased rivalry among businesses on a global scale, a consequence of the expanded trade facilitated by NAFTA
10. Illicit payments made to someone in return for facilitating a transaction or appointment
11. Deliberate actions by countries to influence the value of their currency, impacting trade under NAFTA
14. The practice of moving jobs and production to lower-cost countries, a controversial aspect of NAFTA
16. A person who exposes information or activity that is deemed illegal, unethical, or not correct within an organization
19. Situation where a country imports more than it exports, a concern for NAFTA critics