From Competitive Oligarchy to Competitive Authoritarianism in Italy
Abstract
Chapter 7 turns to Italy (and briefly to Spain, Portugal, and Greece) to show that the supposedly “liberal” regimes in Southern Europe were not democratic, but rather combined elements of competitive oligarchy and competitive authoritarianism.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Political Theory and Democracy
Political Conflict and Governance
Electoral Systems and Political Participation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cambridge University Press eBooks
- Pages
- 205–249
- Publication date
- 6 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter