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Democratic Backsliding Fuels a Democratic Spring: Executive Power Grab and Support for Democracy

Thu, April 23, 8:00 to 9:30am CDT (8:00 to 9:30am CDT), TBA

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We show that democratic backsliding, if followed by an intense resistance, may – counterintuitively – enhance democratic attitudes. As citizens witness democracy erode, their appreciation for the democratic system rises.

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