An insight into information asymmetry in bureaucracy of the developing state: An experimental investigation of irrigation engineers in Sri Lanka

• In Event: Bureaucratic Service Delivery

Brief Overview

A conjoint experiment was conducted to show causes of information asymmetry between Sri Lankan irrigation engineers and assistants. The issue is worse with younger and far-located assistants, but the experience of speaking up can reduce the effects.

Authors

• Sayaka Sugiyama, The University of Tokyo

• So Morikawa, The University of Tokyo