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Why Presidential Democracies Break Down

This book challenges conventional wisdom among political scientists that presidential democracies are more likely to break down than parliamentary ones.

Key Findings

• The incentives generated by presidentialism are not conducive to the consolidation of democracy.
• The book argues that what kills presidentialism is the fact that it exists in countries where democracies of any type are not likely to survive.

What You’ll Learn

This book is a must-read for academic researchers, graduates, and advanced undergraduates enrolled in courses on comparative politics and political economy.