POLI 422 Chapter : Capitalism Without A Class

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Tsai capitalism without a class: political diversity among private. Questioning the democratic potential of the private sector. Structural theories identify two causal links in order for private entrepreneurs to constitute a democratizing force: 1) class formation, and 2) collective action. Argument: class formation has not occurred among private entrepreneurs, which poses challenges for collective action. Thus, democracy resulting from demands by private entrepreneurs is not likely. Many people have predicted democratic change for china as a result of market liberalization. However, these structural analyses do not single out agents of political change. Middle class as a concept is too broad. Thus, tsai seeks to focus on a specific actor: the private entrepreneur. Before asking whether they will become a democratic force, it is necessary to ask whether they share a common identity and interests, necessary in order for them to become a politically assertive class.

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