Democracy and Economic Growth: Theoretical Debates and Empirical Contributions

abstract: Is democracy a boon for economic growth or a hindrance? This brief essay reviews the theoretical and empirical contributions to this age-old question and highlights some potentially fruitful avenues for future research.

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Journal
World Politics
Published
2025-01-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1353/wp.2025.a954434
Primary Topic
Corruption and Economic Development
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Democracy and Economic Growth: Theoretical Debates and Empirical Contributions

Joel W. Simmons
World Politics
Corruption and Economic Development
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Democracy and Economic Growth: Theoretical Debates and Empirical Contributions

Joel W. Simmons
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abstract: Is democracy a boon for economic growth or a hindrance? This brief essay reviews the theoretical and empirical contributions to this age-old question and highlights some potentially fruitful avenues for future research.

World PoliticsVol. 77(1S)
Openalex Percentile: Top 92%
Corruption and Economic Development
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