The dynamics of democratization in post-communist countries: the cases of Georgia, Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan

Ovsiienko, Ievgeniia (2011) The dynamics of democratization in post-communist countries: the cases of Georgia, Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan. [Thesis]

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Abstract

This study aims to contribute to the literature on democratization and economic liberalization in hybrid regimes, i.e. systems where democratic contestation is flawed. More specifically, it aims to see whether and how political liberalization can lead to economic liberalization in hybrid regimes. To address this question, a game-theoretic model is developed which identifies the actors and parameters that are crucial to the success of economic liberalization, demonstrates different scenarios of the interaction between these actors, specifies possible outcomes and conditions under which they are possible. The results suggest factors that facilitate economic liberalization after political liberalization, most importantly the consensus among different political parties about the need for market reforms and the presence of a parliamentary majority. Importantly, the possibility of repression can increase the likelihood of economic liberalization. Thus, in hybrid regimes economic liberalization may require curbing political liberalization. The model is illustrated by the cases of Georgia, Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan, three post-communist hybrid regimes where political space was liberalized as a result of mass protests which, despite the attempts of incumbents to prolong their rule through electoral fraud, brought highly popular candidates to power.
Item Type: Thesis
Additional Information: Yükseköğretim Kurulu Tez Merkezi Tez No: 310821.
Uncontrolled Keywords: Democratization. -- Political liberalization. -- Economic liberalization. -- Hybrid regimes. -- Liberalization. -- Post-communist countries. -- State capture. -- Game theory. -- Demokratikleşme. -- Ekonomik liberalleşme. -- Hibrid rejimler. -- Post-komünist ülkeler. -- Devlet tutuklaması. -- Oyun teorisi. -- Liberalleşme.
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HM Sociology > HM1001-1281 Social psychology
Divisions: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences > Academic programs > Conflict Analysis And Resolution
Depositing User: IC-Cataloging
Date Deposited: 13 Apr 2018 17:03
Last Modified: 26 Apr 2022 10:16
URI: https://research.sabanciuniv.edu/id/eprint/34438

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