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

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Support for Democracy and Autocracy

The chapter delves into the complex dynamics of support for democracy and autocracy in different countries, highlighting the criteria for defining democracies and examples of countries falling along the spectrum. It examines how economic experiences and early upbringing influence individuals' support for democratic regimes, with insights into autocratic nostalgia and dissatisfaction despite support for democracy in Western nations. The discussion also touches on the fluctuating levels of satisfaction with democracy in European countries, emphasizing the need for continuous improvement and the paradox of supporting undemocratic behavior within democratic systems.

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