Democracy and Development - Political Institutions and Well-Being in the World, 1950-1990 (Paperback)

Is economic development conducive to political democracy? Does democracy foster or hinder material welfare? These two questions are examined by looking at the experiences 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. The often surprising findings dispel any notion of a tradeoff between democracy and development. Economic development does not generate democracies, but democracies are much more likely to survive in wealthy societies.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Cambridge Studies in the Theory of Democracy
Release date:	August 2000
First published:	2000
Authors:	Adam Przeworski • Michael E. Alvarez • Jose Antonio Cheibub • Fernando Limongi
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	340
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-79379-7
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Development economics Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Democracy
LSN:	0-521-79379-3
Barcode:	9780521793797

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