Does Transparency Mobilize Citizens and Decrease Corruption?

Authors

Neal Bangerter, Brigham Young University
Brigham Daniels, Brigham Young University

Keywords

transparency, mobilize citizens, decrease corruption

College

J. Reuben Clark Law School

Abstract

Transparency in government is widely considered to have a positive impact on governance, by equipping citizens with the ability to monitor governmental processes. Using a randomized control trial (RCT), we experimentally test the effect of community monitoring on the success of public programs by passing information from local citizens to the proper government officials tasked with oversight. This was done with the intention of promoting accountability for results and limiting corruption.

Recommended Citation

Bangerter, Neal and Daniels, Brigham (2019) "Does Transparency Mobilize Citizens and Decrease Corruption?," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2019: Iss. 2019, Article 100.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2019/iss2019/100