India at a Crossroads: Will Institutional Trust Follow America’s Decline?

Trust in government and public institutions is a core indicator of democratic legitimacy and political stability (Easton, 1965; Norris, 2011). Political scientists have long measured institutional trust to understand citizens’…

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Declining Public Trust in Government

Trust in government is critical for political legitimacy, social cohesion, effective governance, economic stability, and effective international relations. Trust is considered to be a cornerstone of a well-functioning democratic society.…

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Covid-19 Lockdown: Trust in Government and Faith in Indian Institutions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a country-wide lockdown for 21 days beginning March 24th. India’s population is 1.37 billion.1 While lots of negative news regarding the lockdown has been circulating…

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