Working Paper On A Theory Of Minimalist Democracies?

A minimalist democracy, which allows competitive elections and some chance of leadership replacement, is shown to be a highly attractive institutional setting to be selected by leaders exposed to it. This paper presents a model of political transitions based on a minimalist conception of the democratic state, i.e. a form of government solely characterized by competitive elections. Most of these hybrid regimes share precise systematic features, such as meeting an electoral criterion for being.

Understanding the motivations behind election losers to cede power in minimalist democracies and why elections are held in the first place is an important step in understanding the relevance of minimalist democracies. Many developing economies often solely meet a minimalist democratic criterion, offering important insights into the political elites’ role in these democracies.

A minimalist conception of the democratic state, i.e., a form of government solely characterized by competitive elections, is particularly relevant in countries where political elites hold and respect elections but do not extend related freedoms (civil liberties, free press, etc.). This paper sheds light on the relevance of minimalist democracies, i.e., electoral democracies with possibly…

In conclusion, a minimalist democracy is a highly attractive institutional setting for leaders exposed to it, as it allows for competitive elections and some chance of leadership replacement. This model sheds light on the relevance of minimalist democracies and their potential applications in various sectors, including politics, economics, and international relations.