E-Government, National Culture and Corruption: Evidence from Bayesian Approach

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the influence of e-government on corruption in the context of cultural differences between countries. The Bayesian linear regression method is used to process panel datasets of 66 countries from 2003 to 2018. The results show a strong and positive influence of e-government on the control of corruption. In addition, the extent to which e-government influences corruption control depends on the national cultural context. In particular, the development and participation of e-government will help control corruption more effectively in countries with cultures where the degree of power distance, individualism, masculinity, and uncertainty avoidance high. Also, the research results show that GDP per capita, political stability, and government effectiveness have a positive effect on controlling corruption. This result implies that, besides cultural factors, economic and political factors also reduce corruption at the national level.