State Capacity, Economic Control, and Authoritarian Elections

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
Cover of the book State Capacity, Economic Control, and Authoritarian Elections by Merete  Bech Seeberg, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Merete Bech Seeberg ISBN: 9781315473390
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: March 9, 2018
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Merete Bech Seeberg
ISBN: 9781315473390
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: March 9, 2018
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Although the phenomenon of authoritarian elections has been a focal point for the literature on authoritarian institutions for more than a decade, our understanding of the effect of authoritarian elections is still limited.

Combining evidence from cross-national studies with studies on selected cases relying on recent field work, this book suggests a solution to the "paradox of authoritarian elections". Rather than focusing on authoritarian elections as a uniform phenomenon, it focuses on the differing conditions under which authoritarian elections occur. It demonstrates that the capacities available to authoritarian rulers shape the effect of elections and high levels of state capacity and control over the economy increase the probability that authoritarian multi-party elections will stabilize the regime. Where these capacities are limited, the regime is more likely to succumb in the face of elections. The findings imply that although multi-party competition and state strength may be important prerequisites for democracy, they can under some circumstances obstruct democratization by preventing the demise of dictatorships.

This text will be of key interest to scholars, students and practitioners of democratization, and to those who study autocracy and electoral authoritarianism, as well as comparative politics more broadly.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Although the phenomenon of authoritarian elections has been a focal point for the literature on authoritarian institutions for more than a decade, our understanding of the effect of authoritarian elections is still limited.

Combining evidence from cross-national studies with studies on selected cases relying on recent field work, this book suggests a solution to the "paradox of authoritarian elections". Rather than focusing on authoritarian elections as a uniform phenomenon, it focuses on the differing conditions under which authoritarian elections occur. It demonstrates that the capacities available to authoritarian rulers shape the effect of elections and high levels of state capacity and control over the economy increase the probability that authoritarian multi-party elections will stabilize the regime. Where these capacities are limited, the regime is more likely to succumb in the face of elections. The findings imply that although multi-party competition and state strength may be important prerequisites for democracy, they can under some circumstances obstruct democratization by preventing the demise of dictatorships.

This text will be of key interest to scholars, students and practitioners of democratization, and to those who study autocracy and electoral authoritarianism, as well as comparative politics more broadly.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Power in World Politics by Merete  Bech Seeberg
Cover of the book A Classical Collection of Tamil Proverbs by Merete  Bech Seeberg
Cover of the book Early Dynastic Egypt by Merete  Bech Seeberg
Cover of the book The Development of the American Presidency by Merete  Bech Seeberg
Cover of the book Group Protocols by Merete  Bech Seeberg
Cover of the book The Changing Chinese Legal System, 1978-Present by Merete  Bech Seeberg
Cover of the book Agricultural Landscapes by Merete  Bech Seeberg
Cover of the book A Dictionary of Rhyming Slang by Merete  Bech Seeberg
Cover of the book Sri Aurobindo by Merete  Bech Seeberg
Cover of the book Disability Issues for Social Workers and Human Services Professionals in the Twenty-First Century by Merete  Bech Seeberg
Cover of the book The Strategic Use of Stories in Organizational Communication and Learning by Merete  Bech Seeberg
Cover of the book The Rousseauian Mind by Merete  Bech Seeberg
Cover of the book Resolving Structural Conflicts by Merete  Bech Seeberg
Cover of the book Building Resilience to Trauma by Merete  Bech Seeberg
Cover of the book The Routledge Doctoral Supervisor's Companion by Merete  Bech Seeberg
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy