2012
DOI: 10.1017/cbo9781139176040
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The Politics of Authoritarian Rule

Abstract: What drives politics in dictatorships? Milan W. Svolik argues authoritarian regimes must resolve two fundamental conflicts. Dictators face threats from the masses over which they rule - the problem of authoritarian control. Secondly from the elites with whom dictators rule - the problem of authoritarian power-sharing. Using the tools of game theory, Svolik explains why some dictators establish personal autocracy and stay in power for decades; why elsewhere leadership changes are regular and institutionalized, … Show more

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“…Traditional research on authoritarianism focuses on domestic roots and characteristics (Bueno de Mesquita, Smith, Siverson, & Morrow, 2003;Gandhi & Przeworski, 2007;Geddes & Zaller, 1989;Svolik, 2012;Tullock, 1987;Wintrobe, 1990). Moreover, the bulk of research that seeks to understand the external determinants of regime type has been strongly biased toward democracy.…”
Section: (Chinese) Non-dac Development Finance and Authoritarian Regimentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Traditional research on authoritarianism focuses on domestic roots and characteristics (Bueno de Mesquita, Smith, Siverson, & Morrow, 2003;Gandhi & Przeworski, 2007;Geddes & Zaller, 1989;Svolik, 2012;Tullock, 1987;Wintrobe, 1990). Moreover, the bulk of research that seeks to understand the external determinants of regime type has been strongly biased toward democracy.…”
Section: (Chinese) Non-dac Development Finance and Authoritarian Regimentioning
confidence: 99%
“…La primera amenaza, también denominada el problema del reparto del poder hace referencia a la existencia de élites que controlan recursos claves (dinero, armas, tecnología, etc) volviendo al régimen vulnerable frente a estos grupos. Por su parte, la amenaza de tipo vertical o el problema del control autoritario se refiere a aquellos desafíos planteados por la población hacia el régimen, principalmente -aunque no de modo exclusivo-a través de la acción colectiva contenciosa (Svolik 2012, también Schedler 2013.…”
Section: Protestas Y Autoritarismosunclassified
“…Autocracies use repression and cooptation to keep a lid on opposition, whereas democracies deal with societal grievances through political inclusion and public goods provision (Svolik 2012;Bueno de Mesquita et al 2003). Partially democratized regimes, the argument goes, are less effective in both respects.…”
Section: The Case Against Democracymentioning
confidence: 99%