Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-219) and index.
Contents
Introduction : the source of my idea -- The big benefits of a small dose of democracy -- Longer terms, braver politicians -- Central bank "independence" -- The 2% solution -- This chapter does not apply to your country -- Bondholders as a separate and coequal branch of government -- Jonathan Rauch, prophet of political realism -- The hard case of the European Union -- Singapore : flourishing with 50% less democracy -- Conclusion : buying the right dose of democracy.
