Accountability, Corruption and Government Effectiveness in Asia: An Exploration of World Bank Governance Indicators

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  • Gene A. Brewer
  • Yujin Choi
  • Richard M. Walker

Abstract

This study utilizes World Bank Governance indicators to investigate government effectiveness in Asia, both regionally and across sub-regions. Several factors seem to influence the level of government effectiveness: accountability and voice, control of corruption, and wealth and income. The presence of a democratic form of government does not seem to be an important factor, but we note that more sensitive measures of democracy might produce more positive results. We then comment on the strengths and weaknesses of the dataset and offer some suggestions for future research.

Author Biographies

Gene A. Brewer

Gene A. Brewer. The University of Georgia, School of Public and International Affairs, Department of Public Administration & Policy

Yujin Choi

Yujin Choi. Syracuse University

Richard M. Walker

Richard M. Walker. University of Hong Kong & Cardiff University

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Brewer, G. A., Choi, Y., & Walker, R. M. (2014). Accountability, Corruption and Government Effectiveness in Asia: An Exploration of World Bank Governance Indicators. International Public Management Review, 8(2), 204–225. Retrieved from https://ipmr.net/index.php/ipmr/article/view/40

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