Democracy, Dictatorship and Development in Asia.

Authors :: Knutsen, Carl Henrik
Source :: Conference Papers -- International Studies Association. 2009 Annual Meeting, p1. 35p. 4 Charts.
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: The belief that some forms of authoritarianism are superior to democracy in promoting economic development has historically been widespread in many academic and political circles. Today, certain East- and Southeast Asian countries are often used as the mo ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]