Economics and Development

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April 14, 2014
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The point at which an economically unequal autocratic society might experience a revolution to democratization may be more of a delicate balance of circumstances than is currently believed.

April 1, 2014
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Economic downturns in conjunction with a lack of economic freedom for non-elites can spark political violence says SPP's Michael Dorsch.

March 28, 2014
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Whether or not natural resource wealth is transformed into prosperity is an issue that has made great strides recently, but it still faces challenges.

February 25, 2014
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Democratic governments attract foreign investment by offering lower taxes, while autocratic governments will tend to lower regulatory standards.