The Relationship Between Economic Development and Democratization
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The study of democratization is a central topic in comparative politics, particularly regarding the likelihood of rich dictatorships transitioning to democracies compared to poor dictatorships. This debate revolves around two main approaches: the "modernization hypothesis," which suggests that economic development drives democratization, and the "critical junctures hypothesis," which posits that a variety of historical factors, rather than income alone, determine political trajectories. This paper delves into these contrasting perspectives to analyze the complex relationship between wealth and democracy in different nations
Author: Dr., Mei-Ling Chang
Institution: Chinese Culture University
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6892968631
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