Modern Autocracy
The Rise of Authoritarian Economies—and Why Only Some Can Succeed
Modern Autocracy
The Rise of Authoritarian Economies—and Why Only Some Can Succeed
352 pages | 48 halftones, 6 line drawings, 8 tables | 6 x 9
Economics and Business: Economics--International and Comparative
Political Science: Diplomacy, Foreign Policy, and International Relations
Table of Contents
Lists of Figures and Tables
Part One: Modern Authoritarianism
1. Authoritarianism and Its Allure
2. The Economics of Authoritarianism
3. The Business of Authoritarianism
4. On Political Systems and Economic Performance
5. The Spoils: Authoritarianism and Inequality
Part Two: The Practice of Authoritarianism
6. Personalized Autocracy
7. Dynastic Autocracy
8. Institutional Autocracy: China
9. Institutional Autocracy: Iran
10. Electoral Autocracy: Hungary
Part Three: How Authoritarian Regimes Evolve
11. Transitions Between Political Systems and Their Durability
Part Four: Dealing with the Big Challenges
12. Do Authoritarian Regimes Innovate?
13. Authoritarian AI
14. Authoritarianism and Climate Change
15. Authoritarianism and Its Future
Acknowledgments
Notes
References
Index