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Book SynopsisOver the decades, there has been a widespread movement from authoritarian to democratic rule among developing countries, often occurring against a backdrop of severe economic crises and the adoption of market-oriented reforms. This title explores this relationship, addressing a variety of questions.
Trade Review"Haggard and Kaufman...bring a fresh perspective to the study of the political economy of democratic transitions by reminding us that institutional landscapes are important in determining policy preferences, choices, and outcomes in 'transition' societies."--Omar G. Encarnacion, Comparative Politics
Table of ContentsList of Figures and TablesPreface and AcknowledgmentsIntroduction: The Political Economy of Democratic Transitions3Ch. 1The Political Economy of Authoritarian Withdrawals25Ch. 2Economic Crisis and Authoritarian Withdrawal45Ch. 3Surviving Crises, Withdrawing in Good Times75Ch. 4Comparing Authoritarian Withdrawals109Ch. 5Democratic Transitions and Economic Reform151Ch. 6New Democracies and Economic Crisis183Ch. 7Economic Management in Non-crisis Democracies228Ch. 8Economic and Political Reform in Dominant-Party Systems: Mexico and Taiwan267Ch. 9Economic Reform and Democratic Consolidation309Ch. 10Institutions, Democratic Consolidation, and Sustainable Growth335Conclusion: Comparing Democratic Transitions365Index381
