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The democratizing effect of education

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Several influential scholars have argued that increases in education improve levels of democracy. However, relevant challenges to this view have also figured prominently. In this article we tackle this controversy. We examine the link between education and democracy using an expanded dataset on educational attainment that covers most of the postwar era. We find that increases in levels of education improve levels of democracy and that the democratizing effect of education is more intense in poor countries.

Source: Research & Politics

DOI: 10.1177/2053168015613360

Authors: Eduardo Alemán, Yeaji Kim

Institution: University of Houston

Language: English

Topic: Political Theory and Democracy

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $800