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OverviewIs economic development conducive to political democracy? Does democracy foster or hinder material welfare? These two questions are examined by looking at the experience of 135 countries between 1950 and 1990. Descriptive information, statistical analyses, and historical narratives are interwoven to gain an understanding of the dynamic of political regimes and their impact on economic development and other aspects of material welfare. The findings, several most surprising, dispel any notion of a trade-off between democracy and development. Economic development does not generate democracies but democracies are much more likely to survive in wealthy societies. Political regimes have no impact on the growth of total national incomes, while political instability affects growth only in dictatorships. Per capita incomes grow faster in democracies since population increases faster under dictatorships. In general, political regimes have more of an effect on demography than on economics. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Adam Przeworski (New York University) , Michael E. Alvarez (DePaul University, Chicago) , Jose Antonio Cheibub (Yale University, Connecticut) , Fernando Limongi (Universidade de São Paulo)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing) Volume: 3 ISBN: 9780511804946ISBN 10: 0511804946 Publication Date: 05 June 2012 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Democracies and dictatorships; 2. Dynamic of political regimes; 3. Political regimes and economic growth; 4. Political instability and economic growth; 5. Political regimes and population; Conclusion.Reviews'There is a lot to be learned from this excellent piece of research …'. Western European Politics 'There is a lot to be learned from this excellent piece of research ...'. Western European Politics Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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