Notes+Democracy+as+a+Universal+Value

Class Discussion Notes

 * democracy functions intrinsically, instrumentally and constructively
 * authoritarian and democratic have different chances of succeeding in creating change, progress and growth
 * democratic success in India
 * democracy was established as the norm and apotheosis of government in the 20th century
 * it is important to have political and civic participation to create economic growth
 * democratic governments change detrimental policies and have more accountability
 * Lee Hypothesis (Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore): non-democratic nations are better at bringing about change