Corruption isn't a problem of free trade, it's a problem resulting from centralization of authority. A single (or small cabal of) regulatory gatekeeper is comparatively cheap to pay off compared to satisfying all interested parties. Bribe one person? Check. Bribe 10,000 without having it break the bank or turn into a PR nightmare? Not so much.
Clearly, our "free market" isn't really free, and our regulatory and enforcement strategies are the problem.
Clearly, our "free market" isn't really free, and our regulatory and enforcement strategies are the problem.