Book contents
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Acknowledgments
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Understanding Relations between Politicians and Donors
- 3 A Theory of Foreign Aid and Elections
- 4 The Electoral Politics of Aid Distribution
- 5 The Effects of Aid on Voter Behavior
- 6 The Effects of Aid on Politician Spending Behavior
- 7 Conclusions
- Appendix A Survey Details
- Appendix B Interview Details
- Appendix C Further Details, Chapter 4
- Appendix D Further Details, Chapter 5
- Appendix E Further Details, Chapter 6
- References
- Index
7 - Conclusions
Understanding Democracy in Aid-dependent Countries
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 August 2026
Book contents
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Acknowledgments
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Understanding Relations between Politicians and Donors
- 3 A Theory of Foreign Aid and Elections
- 4 The Electoral Politics of Aid Distribution
- 5 The Effects of Aid on Voter Behavior
- 6 The Effects of Aid on Politician Spending Behavior
- 7 Conclusions
- Appendix A Survey Details
- Appendix B Interview Details
- Appendix C Further Details, Chapter 4
- Appendix D Further Details, Chapter 5
- Appendix E Further Details, Chapter 6
- References
- Index
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This chapter expands on what my book’s theory and evidence imply for the functioning of democratic institutions. I also discuss in more detail the scope conditions of the argument and consider reforms to international development policy.
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- Dependency PoliticsHow Foreign Aid Shapes Electoral Behavior, pp. 155 - 164Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2026
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