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

• In Event: Democratic Resilience and Public Support in Times of Crisis

Brief Overview

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.

Authors

• Amnon Cavari, Reichman University

• Asif Efrat, Reichman University

• Yair Amitai, Hebrew University of Jerusalem