The Political economy of democratic transitions /

Haggard, Stephan,

The Political economy of democratic transitions / Stephan Haggard and Robert R. Kaufman. - xiv, 391 p. ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Since the 1970s there has been a widespread movement from authoritarian to democratic rule among developing countries, often occuring against a backdrop of severe economic crises and the adoption of market-oriented reforms. This book analyzes this relationship, addressing a variety of questions.

0691027757 (pbk.) 9780691027753 (pbk.)


Democracy--Economic aspects.
Authoritarianism--Economic aspects.
Economic policy--Political aspects.
Democracy--Cross-cultural studies.
Authoritarianism--Cross-cultural studies.
Economic policy--Cross-cultural studies.



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