Effects of U.S. Foreign Assistance on Democracy Building, 1990-2014: An Update

• In Event: International Influences on Political Regimes

Brief Overview

Overall, the positive effect of USAID’s democracy promotion programs on democracy worldwide decreased dramatically after 2001. However, the effects of US aid remain positive under favorable conditions.

Authors

• Steven E. Finkel, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

• Anibal Perez-Linan, University of Notre Dame

• Michael Neureiter, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

• Chris A Belasco, University of Pittsburgh