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457. The Origins and Spread of Democracy feat. David Stasavage
What factors influenced the development of early democracies, the role of technology in governance? Who came up with the concept of fairness in taxation, and the evolution of democratic institutions over time?David Stasavage is in the department of Politics at New York University, and also the author of several books. His latest book is titled The Decline and Rise of Democracy: A Global History from Antiquity to Today.Greg and David discuss the historical divergence between Europe and China in both economic and political terms. They explore themes such as the emergence of representative…
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