Synergetic Effects of Democracy and Economic Development on Income Inequality and the Role of Relative Political Capacity

<p>Diving into the complex dynamics of income inequality, this dissertation studies the multifaceted relationships between democracy, economic development, and inequality, placing a spotlight on the mediating influence of Relative Political Capacity (RPC). Uncovering the pivotal role of RPC as democracies advance and economies progress, this research navigates the contours of income inequality. By dissecting distinct sub-samples of OECD and non-OECD countries, nuanced insights surface. Employing robust methodologies such as ordinary least squares regressions and fixed effects analysis, I argue that targeted policies addressing inequality can not only foster inclusive economic growth but also fortify the foundations of democratic institutions. As an additional dimension, a forthcoming regional case study focusing on Latin America will enrich the general understanding of these intricate relationships. In the regional case study, I find significant results that Efficient Democracy can lead to reduced levels of income inequality in Latin America. This research contributes significantly to the ongoing discourse on forging equitable and inclusive societies.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Political Science, PhD

Level thesis:degree_level

Open Access Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

School of Social Science, Politics, and Evaluation

Year dc:date.available

2024

Author dc:creator

• Sali, Nazif

Contributors dc:contributor

• Yi Feng
• Tanu Kumar

• Deomorcacy
• Economic Development
• Efficient Democracy
• Income Inequality
• Relative Political Capacity
• Super Democracy
• International Relations
• Statistics and Probability

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cgu_etd/823

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarship.claremont.edu:cgu_etd-1846