Explain in detail the “dictator’s dilemma” and its consequences for authoritarian regimes.
What will be an ideal response?
Students should explain that an authoritarian ruler’s repression creates fear, which then breeds uncertainty about how much support the ruler has; in response, the ruler spends more resources than is rational to co-opt the opposition.
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A) working closely with the government to bring in extra funding B) working with the government to lower tax rates on firms providing these services C) organizing income-producing businesses and using the profits to enhance these services D) allowing for greater efficiency in these services by reducing operating costs
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A) North America B) South America C) Europe D) Asia