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E-government and corruption in an emerging country: New perspectives from a spatiotemporal approach

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  • Dang, Trung Chinh
  • Van, Huong Vu
  • Van, Dao Le

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The role of digital government in combating corruption has attracted significant attention, yet its spatial and temporal impacts remain insufficiently examined. This study employs geographically and temporally weighted regression (GTWR) estimations to analyze the influence of e-government on corruption across various regions and timeframes in Vietnam. Grounded in social contract theory and utilizing data from 2018 to 2022, the findings reveal that e-government generally reduces corruption, albeit with significant regional disparities. Notably, while full e-government adoption demonstrates a negative effect on corruption, partial implementation has a positive correlation with corruption levels. These results underscore the need for region-specific e-government enhancements to maximize its effectiveness in combating corruption.

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  • Dang, Trung Chinh & Van, Huong Vu & Van, Dao Le, 2025. "E-government and corruption in an emerging country: New perspectives from a spatiotemporal approach," International Review of Economics & Finance, Elsevier, vol. 100(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:reveco:v:100:y:2025:i:c:s1059056025002746
    DOI: 10.1016/j.iref.2025.104111

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    • O17 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Formal and Informal Sectors; Shadow Economy; Institutional Arrangements
    • O38 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Government Policy
    • O43 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity - - - Institutions and Growth

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