8 Podcast Episodes
52 A New Theory of Democracy's Origins (It Wasn't Greece) w/ David Stasavage
52 A New Theory of Democracy's Origins (It Wasn't Greece) w/ David Stasavage
This time we're taking a little break from Greece to explore the broader history of democracy. Was democracy really a Gr... Read more
1 Dec 2022
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51mins
David Stasavage
David Stasavage
Non-western democracies | David Stasavage is the Dean for Social Sciences at New York University, and the author of The ... Read more
16 Aug 2021
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33mins
The Decline and Rise of Democracy with David Stasavage
The Decline and Rise of Democracy with David Stasavage
The complex history of democracy and its global origins isn’t taught in school. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to ... Read more
26 Jul 2021
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46mins
David Stasavage on Early Democracy and its Decline
David Stasavage on Early Democracy and its Decline
This was not a phenomenon to one specific region. This was nothing that got invented in one place and at one time. It se... Read more
20 Jul 2021
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45mins
David Stasavage on the Fall and Rise of Democracy
David Stasavage on the Fall and Rise of Democracy
Andrew Keen talks with David Stasavage about his new book, The Decline and Rise of Democracy: A Global History from Anti... Read more
21 Apr 2021
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32mins
096 The Future of Democracy | David Stasavage
096 The Future of Democracy | David Stasavage
You’ve probably been told that democracy is the ultimate, indisputable, best type of governance. But modern democracy is... Read more
6 Oct 2020
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38mins
"The Decline and Rise of Democracy": Professor David Stasavage
"The Decline and Rise of Democracy": Professor David Stasavage
Crops, technology, & exit options influenced whether societies became democratic or authoritarian - argues Professor... Read more
26 May 2020
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41mins
Prof David Stasavage: Taxing The Rich: A History Of Fiscal Fairness In The US And Europe
Prof David Stasavage: Taxing The Rich: A History Of Fiscal Fairness In The US And Europe
In this IPR Public Lecture Professor David Stasavage - Julius Silver Professor and Chair in the Wilf Family Department o... Read more
4 May 2016
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39mins