Capitalism is not the only form of economy. Alternative economies - people's economies - exist in which human needs and … relationships are more important than competition and profit. Forms of solidarity economy built on the principles and values of … cooperation, equality, self-determination and democracy, exist and are taking shape in many parts of the world. These forms …

In "The Missionary Roots of Liberal Democracy", Robert D. Woodberry (2012) claims that the emergence of stable … alternative democracy measures and extend the time period over which the democracy measures are averaged. These two simple … development of democracy, which raises concerns about the robustness and broader applicability of Woodberry's findings. We discuss …