how far can democracy prove to be better form of government regarding economic growth of a country explain
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1.A democratic govt. is mainly a govt. of the people.It is the people who run a democracy by electing their own govt.There is no autocracy or dictatorial rule.
2.A democratic govt. works for the betterment and welfare of the people.
3.A democratic govt. promotes equality of status and opportunity.There is no discrimination on the basis of caste, class, religion etc.
4.A democratic govt. gives freedom of thought, expression and belief.
5.In a democratic govt. the rights of the peopole are protected. The can even fight if their rights are encroached.
In no other forms of govt, the above mentioned qualities are available.So, under such circumstances, a democratic govt. can be stated as effective and effcient. But this govt is not free from defects.Modern democracy is, in fact, capitalistic. It is rule of the capitalists.It establishes dictatorship of majority. The only aim of the candidates becomes to win election. They often employ under-hand practices, foul means to get elected.
Ans. (1) It is true that during the last 50 years dictatorships have shown a slightly higher rate of economic growth in comparison to many of the democracies.
(2) But, we all know that there are many other factors that determine the economic growth of a country like-population size, global situation, cooperation from other countries, economic priorities adopted by the country, etc.
(3) So, even when there is a nominal difference in the rate of economic growth between countries under dictatorship and democracy.
(i) It enhances the dignity and freedom of the citizens which dictatorship and other forms of government do not believe in.
(ii) It accommodates various social divisions.
(iii) It leaves space and scope for correction of the mistakes that might be committed.
(iv) It provides an accountable, responsible and legitimate government.
(v) It is the people’s own government.
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