Abstract
We study empirically the role of education, age structure and other socioeconomic factors as a determinant of the transition to stable democratic regimes. Our findings suggest that educational improvements (in particular in primary education) and policies towards reducing
inequalities in educational attainment play a particularly important role as a catalyst of sustainable democratization processes. (authors' abstract)
inequalities in educational attainment play a particularly important role as a catalyst of sustainable democratization processes. (authors' abstract)
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | Vienna |
Publisher | WU Vienna University of Economics and Business |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2014 |
Publication series
Series | Department of Economics Working Paper Series |
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Number | 170 |
WU Working Paper Series
- Department of Economics Working Paper Series