New development: Blockchain—a revolutionary tool for the public sector. Issue 5 (4th July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yfantis, Vasileios; Leligou, Helen C.; Ntalianis, Klimis
• Is Part Of: Public money & management. Volume 41:Issue 5(2021)
• Page Start: 408
• Page End: 411
• Publication Date: 2021-07-04
• Subjects: Blockchain -- e-government -- public administration -- transparency -- trust; Finance, Public -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Great Britain -- Economic policy -- 1945-1964 -- Periodicals; 336.005
• DOI: 10.1080/09540962.2020.1821514
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0954-0962

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article discusses the concept of blockchain and its application to public administration research as a tool to increase trust in the government. The contribution of this article is that it unveils the advantages and disadvantages of blockchain so that both decision-makers (who intend to adopt this innovative technology to increase the transparency of the transactions in the public sector) and users (citizens and public servants) are well informed and prepared.