The Political economy of democratic transitions
By: Stephan Haggard and Robert R. Kaufman.
Contributors: Kaufman, Robert R.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Princeton, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 391
Subjects: Democracy -- Economic aspects.; Authoritarianism -- Economic aspects.; Economic policy -- Political aspects.; Democracy -- Cross-cultural studies.; Authoritarianism -- Cross-cultural studies.; Economic policy -- Cross-cultural studies.
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.