Why Did West Extend the Franchise? Democracy, Ineqiality and Growth in Historical Perspective
During the nineteeth century, most Western societies extended the franchise, a decision which led to unprecedented redistributive programs. We argue that these political reforms can be viewed as strategic decisions by political elites to prevent widespread social unrest and revolution.
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| Length: | 33 pages |
| Date of creation: | 1997 |
| Handle: | RePEc:mit:worpap:97-23 |
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