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EAI Working Paper
Incomplete Democratization in Asian Democracies
Eric C.C. Chang
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"Asian Democracies Remain Trapped in Economic Inequality and Political Corruption" |
It is common wisdom that democratization results in a more equal distribution of wealth, economic development, and political transparency. However, a look at young Asian democracies reveals that democratic transition has not guaranteed a more equal and transparent society. Why does democratization fail to clean up money politics in these states? Dr. Eric C.C. Chang of Michigan State University raises this fundamental question about democratization and its social and economic impacts. He proposes possible solutions to the issue, including legitimation strategies and selectorate-rebuilding strategies, which new democratic governments are already adopting. Dr. Chang submitted this working paper as part of his research activities for the EAI Fellows Program.
 
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