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Chandan Kumar Jha
Chandan Jha is an Assistant Professor in the Madden School of Business at Le Moyne College. His research interests lie in the areas of development economics, political economy, and finance and development. His current research focuses primarily on the issues of gender inequality and corruption. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from Louisiana State University, an M.A. in economics from Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, and a B.A. in economics (honours) from Magadh University.
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Can social media and internet help reduce corruption?
The extensive use of social media was a key factor in the success of the anti-corruption movement in India in 2011. This column uses cross-country data to explore the role of social media and internet in reducing corruption and promoting transparency in government. It finds that the use of social media and internet is associated with lower levels of corruption across countries.
Do women in power have an impact on corruption?
The recently elected 16th Lok Sabha of India will have a record number of 61 women parliamentarians. This column assesses whether women in the labour force or positions of power can have an impact on corruption. Analysing data from over 125 countries, it finds that women can reduce corruption but only in policymaking positions. They can do so via policies and not because they are necessarily less corrupt.