Does Democracy Need to Outperform Autocracy to Survive?
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Summary
The article explores the idea that democracy must demonstrate superior outcomes compared to autocracy or fascism to remain viable. It discusses the widespread belief that people need to feel better off in a democratic system for it to withstand challenges from authoritarian alternatives.
Key quotes
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The notion is interestingly widespread in circles concerned with defending democracy from its enemies.
People must have the feeling of being better off in a democracy than in autocracy, or at least the feeling of being...
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