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mrtesthahlast Friday at 8:37 PM1 replyview on HN

>democracy incentivizes clientelism and tribalism

Cite your peer reviewed sources.


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Saline9515last Friday at 8:42 PM

This is a good intro by recognized researchers:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dictator%27s_Handbook

If you want me to be more precise, I would say that clientelism and tribalism are especially rewarded for politicians in a multi-ethnic society.

Also a good definition: https://www.cambridge.org/core/elements/clientelism/E23ABE88...

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