10% Less Democracy Quotes

“For instance, consider whether economies tend to grow faster or slower within a few years of becoming a democracy. Is there pro-democracy evidence as clear as Sen’s on famines? No. Overall, countries that make a transition to democracy don’t grow any faster (or slower) compared to beforehand. So that kind of clear test isn’t helping the case that democracy is causing prosperity.”
― Garett Jones, 10% Less Democracy: Why You Should Trust Elites a Little More and the Masses a Little Less