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Are coups good for democracy?

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: A number of recent studies argue that coups can help usher in democracy. We examine this relationship empirically by looking at the political regimes that follow coups in autocracies, as well as the level of repression against citizens. We find that, though democracies are occasionally established in the wake of coups, more often new authoritarian regimes emerge, along with higher levels of state-sanctioned violence.

Source: Research & Politics

DOI: 10.1177/2053168016630837

Authors: George Derpanopoulos, Erica Frantz, Barbara Geddes, Joseph Wright

Institutions: University of California, Los Angeles, Michigan State University, Pennsylvania State University

Language: English

Topic: Political Conflict and Governance

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $800