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Elites and leaders in autocracies

Comparative Politics
Elites
Comparative Perspective
Corruption
Political Regime
PRA189
Anastasiia Soboleva
Central European University
Adrián del Río
WZB Berlin Social Science Center
Adrián del Río
WZB Berlin Social Science Center
Advancing Research on Elites and Political Leadership in Times of Crisis

Building: C - Hollar, Floor: 3, Room: 215

Monday 13:30 - 15:15 CEST (04/09/2023)

Abstract

The panel analyzes elites and leaders in autocratic systems, including such aspects as elite decisions, elite relations to the voters, loyalty and patronage in politics and economy.

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