Trust in institutions and economic inequality: the case of Ukraine in 2020
Journal: Scientific Papers of Silesian University of Technology Organization and Management Series
Year: 2024

Purpose:In theory, economic inequality should have a negative impact on trust in institutions.However, empirical studies report mixed findings.This article investigates the proposition that the effect of economic inequality on trust in public institutions is non-linear.Design/methodology/approach: The study employs several OLS models to test hypotheses regarding the influence of economic inequality, the level of income at the individual level, and general trust on trust in public institutions in