Governmental corruption and Access to Information in OECD countries

Governmental corruption is the result of various factors such as economic, institutional, political and social factors. This study examined the relationship between Governmental corruption and Information in OECD countries. Using a panel approach and for the period 2000-2012, Model of governmental corruption has been examined. The main empirical findings in this study indicate that greater access to information can largely reduce corruption in society. The most important theoretical propositions of this study suggest that access to information via the Internet should be able to inform Ordinary citizens of Economic activity, public and private business. Another result is that the creation of an open and liberal society may reduces corruption.