SS 2600 Lecture Notes - Lecture 28: Democratic Backsliding, Nepotism, Progressive Tax
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The concept of democratic backsliding, or the gradual erosion of democratic institutions and norms within a state, has become increasingly prominent in recent years. In this essay, i will discuss the causes and consequences of democratic backsliding and analyze how it can be prevented. The term "democratic backsliding" is used to describe a situation in which a country that had been moving toward democracy begins to move backward, usually due to the erosion of democratic institutions and norms. This process can take many forms, including the erosion of the rule of law, the restriction of political freedoms, the concentration of power in the hands of a few, and the erosion of the independence of the judiciary. One of the main causes of democratic backsliding is the rise of populism. Populist leaders often appeal to the emotions of the people rather than to reason, and they tend to focus on short-term solutions rather than long-term strategies.
