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The Economy and Political Culture in New Democracies: An Analysis of Democratic Support in Central and Eastern Europe An Analysis of Democratic Support in Central and Eastern Europe

By Kristin Broderick Copyright 2000

    This title was first published in 2000:  This research examines the socio-economic and cultural factors that influence the development of democracy, and also explores how new democracies can be maintained and consolidated. It investigates the consolidation of new democracies in Central and Eastern Europe, which face the hurdle of transforming their economies. The study looks at the effect of economic factors on popular support for democracy and discusses what factors influence citizen commitment to democratic regimes in Central and Eastern Europe. It argues that citizen perception of well-being is an important element in influencing political support. Case studies cover developing democracies in Europe, such as the Czech Republic or Slovakia, and policy implications, specifically in terms of economic policy, are offered that may aid democracies in their consolidation.

    List of Figures, List of Tables, Acknowledgements, Introduction, PART I: EMPIRICAL STUDY OF DEMOCRATIC SUPPORT, 1. Democratic Consolidation and Mass Support, 2. Measurement and Data, 3. Findings and Analysis, PART II: CASE STUDIES, 4. Introduction to Case Studies, 5. The Czech Republic, 6. Slovakia, 7. Lithuania, 8. Russia, Conclusion, Appendix One: Economic Reform Index, Appendix Two: Data, Bibliography

    Biography

    Broderick, Kristin