Acemoglu: Free Info Challenges Autocracy, Boosts Democracy
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Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu discusses the power of free information in challenging autocratic rule and strengthening democracy. Drawing from his upcoming book, Acemoglu presents data showing democracies outperform authoritarian systems in growth, public services, and individual freedoms. He questions the global democratic decline despite its proven benefits. Acemoglus team tested their ideas in Turkey, finding that exposing voters to neutral facts shifted their views and influenced election outcomes. Despite polarization, Acemoglu remains optimistic that addressing cultural concerns with facts can renew democracy.
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