The Impact of Economic Modernization and Political Socialization on Democratic Support: A Cohort Analysis of Democratic Support in China

• In Event: Regime Support, Trust, and Legitimacy in China

Brief Overview

While many scholars focus on the impact of economic development on democratic support (modernization thesis), others highlight the importance of political socialization (political socialization thesis). China serves as a good case in the debate.

Authors

• Jie Chen, James Madison University

• Narisong Huhe, University of Strathclyde