In a cross-section of countries, government regulation is strongly negatively correlated with social capital. We … model is that individuals in low trust countries want more government intervention even though the government is corrupt. We … government's role, as well as on changes in beliefs and in trust during the transition from socialism …

Trust in government is particularly important in implementing public health policies especially during crises such as … the COVID-19 pandemic. This study investigates the effects of trust in government and compliance with stay at home orders …

the most suffered the biggest loss in confidence in institutions, particularly in trust in government and the financial …We document that trust in public institutions--and particularly trust in banks, business and government--has declined … sector. Finally, analysis of several repeated cross-sections of confidence within U.S. states yields similar qualitative …

individual's "impressionable years" (ages 18 to 25) has a persistent negative effect on confidence in political institutions and … confidence in public health systems, suggesting that the loss of confidence in political institutions and leaders is associated … with the (in)effectiveness of a government's healthcare-related responses to past epidemics. We document this mechanism …

divisive politics, grab power, and install government at the commanding heights of the economy and society, even after the …

Does providing information improve citizens' perception about government transparency? Does all information matter the … same for shaping perceptions about the government? This paper addresses these questions in the context of an online … government. Those who received a "positive" treatment (showing that the government was over-performing on its promises) increased …