Subsidiary FoldersAdvantages of Democratic Systems
One key to protecting democracy is promoting citizen awareness of the many advantages of diversity of opinion, free speech, and constructive debate.
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A Resilient Democracy Capable of Defending Itself from Internal and External Threats
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Advantages of Democratic Systems
One key to protecting democracy is promoting citizen awareness of the many advantages of diversity of opinion, free speech, and constructive debate.
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Democratic Conflict Vulnerabilities to Be Overcome
Citizens of the democracy also need to understand the dangers that arise when conflicts between diverse communities are allowed to escalate (and strategies for limiting that escalation through conflict resolution, mutual tolerance and respect).
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Freedom
The strength of democratic societies (and the quality-of-life enjoyed by their citizens) is largely attributable to their willingness to embrace the full range of human perspectives.
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Democracy is good for the economy. Can business defend it?
Democracies are better at ensuring the provision of public goods, including education, public health, and infrastructure; they manage markets more effectively; and they channel contestation into political compromise rather than political violence.
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The populist challenge to liberal democracy
William Galson at Brookings argues that liberal democracy is will worth defending from the populists who would tear it down. He explains why, and some ways to defend it.
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Democracy, Complexity, and Science: Exploring Structural Sources of National Scientific Performance
This study shows higher national scientific performance relates significantly to democratic governance---indicating democracies encourage research and innovation
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Tolerating Intolerance: The Free Speech Paradox
An exploration of one of the toughest challenges facing efforts to build a diverse democracy based on mutual tolerance -- the unwillingness of some people to tolerate political opponents.