Perceptions of Corruption and Trust in Government: A Cultural Explanation and Evidence from Asian Countries

• In Event: Domestic Attitudes and Public Opinion across Asia

Brief Overview

This paper examines how traditionalist values shape perceptions of corruption and trust in government in Asian societies. We find that individuals with stronger traditionalist values trust the government more and perceive less corruption.

Authors

• Kyle Chun Chiang, Texas A&M University

• Li-Hong Weng, Michigan State University