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The Autocrat's Predicament: The Political Peril of Economic Upgrade in Single-Party Authoritarian Regimes

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The Autocrat's Predicament: The Political Peril of Economic Upgrade in Single-Party Authoritarian Regimes - Heath, Timothy R.
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In their quest for national revival, China's leaders under Xi Jinping have sought to improve the economy's performance. The disappointing economic record of authoritarian regimes provides ample grounds for doubt, yet not all have failed. Why have some succeeded where most did not? The theory of the "enabling condition" highlights the central role that politics plays in the pursuit of economic advancement. The theory explains that a political situation characterized by a strong central leadership, weak elite opposition, and ...

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The Autocrat's Predicament: The Political Peril of Economic Upgrade in Single-Party Authoritarian Regimes 2023, Lexington Books/Fortress Academic

ISBN-13: 9781666947397

Hardcover