Journal Article
Which came first-democracy or growth?
Abstract: Most economists agree that economic freedom promotes growth, but fewer agree that more political freedom improves economic performance as well. Chile of the 1970s and 1980s and China today are just two autocracies with strong economies.
Keywords: Economic conditions; Economic development;
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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Part of Series: The Regional Economist
Publication Date: 2008
Issue: Apr
Pages: 4-6