Joining the Revolution: Elite Support for Revolutionary Movements

• In Event: Empires, States, and the Making of Power I. Coercion, Control, and Extraction in Historical Political Economy

Brief Overview

This paper provides causal evidence that trade shocks can create elites who are politically excluded yet economically powerful, highlighting international trade as a critical yet previously overlooked driver of elite-led regime change.

Authors

• Ivan San Miguel, New York University

• Daniel Baquero, New York University