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#906 Suthan Krishnarajan: Regime Instability and Support for Democracy and Autocracy

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Impact of Economic Crises on Regime Stability in Democracies and Autocracies

The chapter explores how economic crises can affect the stability of both democratic and autocratic regimes, analyzing factors such as societal dissatisfaction, age of democracy, stable party systems, civil society strength, and external influences. It also delves into how autocratic leaders manage economic downturns, the importance of alternative income sources like natural resources, and the need for a stable flow of money to key supporters during crises. The speaker mentions ongoing research on interventions in democracies to maintain consistent support for candidates.

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