Bruce Bueno de Mesquita on Democracies and Dictatorships
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The Intersection of Market Economies and Democracy
This chapter explores the relationship between market economies and democracy, highlighting how autocrats use economic growth to sustain power. It also addresses the misconception that competitive elections guarantee democracy and discusses the importance of freedoms like assembly, a free press, and unbiased vote counting.
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