Testing the Churchill hypothesis: popular support for democracy and its alternatives

Article Abstract:

Winston Churchill's hypothesis that people prefer democracy as it is a lesser evil compared to other types of regime assumes that they have experienced both democratic and undemocratic regimes. A New Democracies Barometer survey shows that very few people living in post-Communist countries support authoritarian rule. The majority is suspicious of authoritarianism due to the political experience of Communist rule. However, the hypothesis does not apply in a country that has not yet introduced democratic institutions.

Reports, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Public opinion, Surveys, Surveys (Studies), Churchill, Winston

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Two cheers for democracy

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Countries of the former Soviet Union may qualify for membership in the European Union based on their current political structures. Although some have evinced a dissatisfaction of democracy, all use the democratic remedy of voting ineffective officials and parties out of office. Inclusion of these countries in the Union could significantly expand its economic influence.

Management, International aspects, Political aspects, European Union, Former Soviet Union

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Local remedies for Asian flu

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South Korea has been portrayed in the media as being resistant to the conditions the International Monetary Fund has placed on helping the country out of its economic crisis. An Oct, 1998, poll showed the average Korean does not blame foreign countries for the nation's recession, but rather corruption and inefficiency in running "chaebols", large conglomerates.

South Korea, International Monetary Fund, Political activity, Economic policy, International relations, Kim Dae Jung, South Korean foreign relations, Korea

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