George Vittas
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George Vittas has a total of 3 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Konstantinos Spinthiropoulos
Department of Management Science and Technology, University of Western Macedonia, Koila, 50100 Kozani, Greece
1 shared publication - Kyriaki Efthalitsidou
Department of Business Administration, University of Western Macedonia, 50100 Kozani, Greece
1 shared publication - Nikolaos Sariannidis
Department of Accounting and Finance, University of Western Macedonia, 50100 Kozani, Greece
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 12 September 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Information
- Vol. 16 (9) , 795
Digital Governance, Democracy and Public Funding Efficiency in the EU-27: Comparative Insights with Emphasis on Greece
This study explores the relationship between digital governance, democratic quality, and public funding efficiency across the EU-27, with an emphasis on Greece. Using 2023 cross-sectional data from the DESI, Worldwide Governance Indicators, and Eurostat, we apply OLS regression and simulated DEA to assess how digital maturity and democratic engagement impact fiscal performance. The sample includes all 27 EU member states, and the analysis is subject to limitations due to the cross-sectional design and the use of simulated DEA scores. Results show that higher DESI and Voice and Accountability scores are positively associated with greater efficiency. Greece, while improving, remains below the EU average. The novelty of this paper lies in combining econometric regression with efficiency benchmarking, highlighting the interplay of digital and democratic dimensions in fiscal performance. The findings highlight the importance of integrating digital infrastructure with participatory governance to achieve sustainable public finance.
- 12 September 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Information
- Vol. 16 (9) , 795
Open AccessDigital Governance, Democracy and Public Funding Efficiency in the EU-27: Comparative Insights with Emphasis on Greece
This study explores the relationship between digital governance, democratic quality, and public funding efficiency across the EU-27, with an emphasis on Greece. Using 2023 cross-sectional data from the DESI, Worldwide Governance Indicators, and Eurostat, we apply OLS regression and simulated DEA to assess how digital maturity and democratic engagement impact fiscal performance. The sample includes all 27 EU member states, and the analysis is subject to limitations due to the cross-sectional design and the use of simulated DEA scores. Results show that higher DESI and Voice and Accountability scores are positively associated with greater efficiency. Greece, while improving, remains below the EU average. The novelty of this paper lies in combining econometric regression with efficiency benchmarking, highlighting the interplay of digital and democratic dimensions in fiscal performance. The findings highlight the importance of integrating digital infrastructure with participatory governance to achieve sustainable public finance.