We study the process of endogenous democratization from inefficient oligarchic systems in an economy where … the conditions under which democratization initially takes place. The political regime and the extent of redistribution …

. We study the conditions under which a state of law can be implemented under oligarchy, and when democratization is … necessary. Inequality in endowments and incomes prolongs the absence of good institutions and delays democratization. Conversely …

This paper investigates the impact of violent civil conflicts during the process of democratization on the … democratization based on a difference-in-difference methodology supports the theoretical predictions. The findings suggest that …

This paper investigates the role of violent civil conflicts during the process of democratization for the quality of … different groups may engage in violent conflict in order to become the ruler predicts a crucial role of the democratization … scenario. A peaceful democratization leads to democracies with a high degree of civil liberties, reflecting a social contract …

conditional on beliefs about property rights enforcement. Democratization is endogenous, but the features of democracies are shown … to be crucially related to the conditions under which democratization initially takes place. Democratic transitions …