We develop a theory of political transitions inspired in part by the experiences of Western Europe and Latin America … relationship between inequality and redistribution is nonmonotonic; societies with intermediate levels of inequality consolidate … democracy and redistribute more than both very equal and very unequal countries. We also show that asset redistribution, such as …

In this paper we revisit the relationship between democracy, redistribution, and inequality. We first explain the … theoretical reasons why democracy is expected to increase redistribution and reduce inequality, and why this expectation may fail … broadly consistent with a view that is different from the traditional median voter model of democratic redistribution …

regime changes are often followed by redistribution to the poor at the expense of the former elite. We argue that the reason …

In this paper we revisit the relationship between democracy, redistribution and inequality. We first explain the … theoretical reasons why democracy is expected to increase redistribution and reduce inequality, and why this expectation may fail … broadly consistent with a view that is different from the traditional median voter model of democratic redistribution …

attention, however. In this paper, we present a simple theory of the emergence and persistence of inefficient states. The …. This enables them to reduce the amount of redistribution and public good provision in democracy. Moreover, the inefficient …