The transmission of democracy: from the village to the nation-state

The American Economic Review • Vol/Iss. 103(3) • American Economic Association • • Published In • Pages: 86-92 •
By Giuliano, Paola, Nunn, Nathan

Abstract

This paper adds to a body of research which analyzes the persistence of institutional features in societies over time by testing for association between local democracy (succession by consensus among preindustrial groups) and various measures of democracy in contemporary societies. The researchers conclude that beliefs and values which perceive democracy as a viable political structure may be an important mediating mechanism in producing and maintaining democratic instututions over time.
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