The Power of Information

Philip Keefer and Carlos Scartascini

Chapter 9 in Trust: The Key to Social Cohesion and Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean, 2022, pp 223-254 from Inter-American Development Bank

Abstract: Information about the trustworthiness and civic behavior of others is the foundation of trust and citizenship. Unfortunately, exposure to traditional and social media may not build this foundation. On the contrary, because of biases in the way human beings acquire and process information, they may weaken it. However, intentional information interventions show promise. They can overcome these obstacles and change attitudes and beliefs for the better.

Keywords: Trust; Political Trust; Regulation; Labor Force; Public Policy; Economy; Civil Servants (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D02 D23 D72 D73 D82 D91 H41 H83 O43 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
ISBN: 978-1-59782-496-5
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