Introduction : the source of my idea -- The big benefits of a small dose of democracy -- Longer terms, braver politicians -- Central bank "independence" -- The 2% solution -- This chapter does not apply to your country -- Bondholders as a separate and coequal branch of government -- Jonathan Rauch, prophet of political realism -- The hard case of the European Union -- Singapore : flourishing with 40% less democracy -- Conclusion : buying the right dose of democracy
Summary
Democracy is a matter of degree, and this book offers mainstream empirical evidence that shows how rich democracies would be better off with a few degrees less of it
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on April 19, 2021)