When Economic Elites Support Democratization: Evidence From Argentina
Published online on January 17, 2026
Abstract
Comparative Political Studies, Ahead of Print.
Why do some economic elites support democratization while others oppose? I argue elites’ strategies of labor control play a key role. Economic elites included in authoritarian ruling coalitions benefit from state-backed labor repression, making a ...
Why do some economic elites support democratization while others oppose? I argue elites’ strategies of labor control play a key role. Economic elites included in authoritarian ruling coalitions benefit from state-backed labor repression, making a ...