This study examines the effect of exposure to communism on attitudes towards democracy. The authors find that more years of exposure to communism leads to less support for democracy. They also find that the effect of exposure to communism is stronger among adults than children, and that it is stronger in countries with weaker democratic institutions.
Here are some of the key findings of the study:
- More years of exposure to communism leads to less support for democracy.
- The effect of exposure to communism is stronger among adults than children.
- The effect of exposure to communism is stronger in countries with weaker democratic institutions.
The study’s findings suggest that exposure to communism can have a lasting impact on people’s attitudes towards democracy. This is important to consider as countries that were once communist continue to transition to democracy.