Is "democracy,” as we understand the term today, an implementation of "self-government,” as this ideal was formulated when representative institutions were first established? The evidence is mixed. (Adam Przeworski)

Is "democracy,” as we understand the term today, an implementation of "self-government,” as this ideal was formulated when representative institutions were first established? The evidence is mixed.

Adam Przeworski

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