PAYING FOR SPECIAL FAVORS Aggressive companies in some regions ofthe world commonly use payoffs to gain access to new markets. Somecountries consider bribes to be tax-deductible business expenses.However, U.S. companies can face hefty fines and prison sentenceswhen U.S. laws are violated. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act(FCPA) prohibits bribery of foreign government officials by U.S.businesspeople. FCPA is designed to prevent obtaining favorablebusiness decisions using methods that would be illegal in theUnited States. Companies may be fined up to $2 million forviolations. In recent years, the United Nations has adopted similaranti-bribery rules. Sometimes companies cave in to local customs. AU.S. computer company
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