Explain how the key parties described in the case are affected by the actions of each other.  For example, who is impacted by the payment of a bribe? What are the different ways that the FCPA applies in this case? 

First, read the summary of the key features of the FCPA: 

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Then read the NATCO case,

NATCO v. SEC  (FCPA Case)

…and answer the questions below.

  1. Explain how the key parties described in the case are affected by the actions of each other.  For example, who is impacted by the payment of a bribe?
  2. What are the different ways that the FCPA applies in this case?
  3. Is the FCPA accomplishing its goal of reducing corruption?
  4. Should there be a new international law to deal with bribery and corruption? If so, what would it be?
  5. What is the current CPI* ranking of the government of Kazakhstan?  Do you think it is accurate?

https://www.transparency.org/en/cpi