Mainwaring, S and Pérez-Liñán, A
(2003)
Level of Development and Democracy Latin American Exceptionalism, 1945-1996.
Comparative Political Studies, 36 (9).
1031 - 1067.
ISSN 0010-4140
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Abstract
In this article, the relationship between modernization and democracy in Latin America from 1945 to 1996 is analyzed on the basis of quantitative data. Three arguments are made. First, it is shown that the level of development had a modest impact on the likelihood of democracy in Latin America from 1945 to 1996. Democracy in Latin America has survived in the face of a low level of development, and it has faltered despite moderately high per capita income. Second, it is shown that per capita income is a markedly worse predictor of democracy in Latin America than in other countries with the same income range or in the world as a whole. A distinctive, nonlinear, functional shape is identified for this relationship in Latin America. Third, some potential explanations for this Latin American exceptionalism are addressed. No existing structural explanation suffices, however; this issue merits further exploration in future research.
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Mainwaring, S | | | | Pérez-Liñán, A | | | |
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Date: |
1 November 2003 |
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Publication |
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No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
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Comparative Political Studies |
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36 |
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9 |
Page Range: |
1031 - 1067 |
DOI or Unique Handle: |
10.1177/0010414003257068 |
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University of Pittsburgh |
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Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences > Political Science |
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Yes |
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0010-4140 |
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26 Sep 2014 20:43 |
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02 Feb 2019 15:57 |
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http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/23113 |
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