Corruption is something we never really want to hear about, but it is a very serious problem to combat. The idea that a person can extort or hold power over another human being is not a widely discussed topic. However, in India there is a corruption problem that is spiraling out of control. People subjected to poverty in India and considered poor by the standards of other countries are taken care of by a person in higher authority for the little money they have or the property they own. What's worse is that these same people also start doing the same. Corruption is an opportunity for many and, for some, the only way to progress. This problem is so serious in India that one must ask how things could improve. The effects of corruption are even more devastating. India's economy could be at stake, people's confidence in their government could be shaken, and it could lead those whose role it is to protect the innocent to turn against them. If there is a way to fix corruption in India, it will have to start with the government's contribution. How can a government that is also corrupt solve this problem? Due to this widespread corruption in India, one of the unintended side effects could be reduced growth in the Indian economy. Roopinder Oberoi, Department of Political Science, University of Delhi, says: “In international financial markets, corruption is seen to be associated with higher borrowing costs, lower stock market valuations and poor governance. of Corruption: Tracking the Empirical Evidence and Adapted Responses). In making this statement, he shows us the results of a survey conducted in which respondents agreed that if corruption was brought under control, the Indian economy...... middle of paper ... .... Web. April 15, 2014. Bussell, Jennifer L. "Why Use Technology? Corruption and the Politics of Civil Service Reform in Indian States." Comparative Political Studies (2010): n. page. Sage Journals. Internet. April 10, 2014. Nelson, Dean. “A killing too far: India rises up against police corruption. » The Daily Telegraph [London] October 4, 2011: 20. LexisNexis Academic. Internet. April 17, 2014. Oberoi, Roopinder. “Mapping the corruption matrix: tracking empirical evidence and adapting responses.” » Journal of Asian and African Studies (2013): n. page. Sage Journals. Internet. April 10, 2014. “The Evolution of India’s Bribery Industry.” Currency on June 18, 2013: n. page. ProQuest. Internet. April 15, 2014. Wright, Tom and Geeta Anand. “Rape debate widens in India; Allegations of abuse in police custody attract the attention of authorities. ProQuest. Wall Street Journal (online), February 15, 2013. Web. April 17. 2014.