Going above and beyond in proactive transparency can increase public trust.

By Juan Pablo Ripamonti, Science Digest, Volume 41, Issue 3, 9 August 2024

Citizens' trust in government is associated with many positive outcomes, including increased productivity, compliance with policies, and reduced tax evasion. To strengthen trust, governments have often implemented various transparency policies and legislation.

However, empirical studies conducted in the past reveal mixed outcomes from these efforts. Some research has identified positive effects on trust, while other studies have reported negative or negligible impacts.