Abstract
We investigate the links between corruption and compliance with social distancing during COVID-19 pandemic in America. Both theory and empirical evidence point to a corrosive effect of corruption on trust/social capital which in turn determine people's behavior towards compliance with public health policies. Using data from 50 states we find that people who live in more corrupt states are less likely to comply with so called shelter in place/stay at home orders. Our results are robust to different measures of corruption.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 113569 |
| Peer-reviewed scientific journal | Social Science & Medicine |
| Volume | 269 |
| ISSN | 0277-9536 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 03.12.2020 |
| MoE publication type | A1 Journal article - refereed |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- 511 Economics
- corruption
- COVID-19
- social distancing
- trust
- social capital
- American States
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