This project seeks to better understand how participatory institutions influence taxpayers’ attitudes, knowledge, and behaviours in three key areas related to taxation: reciprocity, accountability, and trust. At the broadest level, the team hypothesise that participatory budgeting (PB) programmes will generate greater perceptions of reciprocity, accountability, and trust than in counties using other types of participatory institutions.

Researchers

Brian Wampler

Brian Wampler is President’s Professor of Public Scholarship and Engagement at Boise State University, United States.

Michael Touchton

Michael Touchton is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Miami, United States.