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92:(1869). Although he argued in favor of democratic rights for individuals, he did make an exception for what he called today's developing countries. He wrote: "We may leave out of consideration those backward states of society in which the race itself may be considered as in its nonage. Despotism is ... legitimate ... in dealing with barbarians, provided the end be their improvement ... . Liberty ... has no application to any state of things anterior to the time when mankind have become capable of being improved by free and equal discussion." 210:, Rome's neighbors to the East. An initial Aequi victory caused panic in Rome, whereupon the Senate voted to appoint Cincinnatus as dictator for six months. A group of senators was sent to Cincinnatus' farm to inform him of his new role, finding him while he was ploughing his farm. On learning of the military reverse, Cincinnatus put on his 214:
and went to Rome, where he organized a relief force. Sixteen days later, Cincinnatus's army defeated the Aequi and ended the war. Cincinnatus then gave up his dictatorial powers and returned to his farm. His success and immediate resignation of his near-absolute authority with the end of this crisis
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characterized dictators as "not like the wolf that preys on the elk, but more like the rancher who makes sure his cattle are protected and are given water", arguing that they have an incentive to provide public goods at the same time they extract the largest possible surplus for themselves.
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defines benevolent autocrats as "leaders in non-democratic polities who receive credit for high growth." He claims that it is a popular and politically convenient story but goes on to argue that the concept is not supported by theory or evidence.
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said in the 1940s: "A new conception of our relationship...may emerge as part of the movement for the betterment of the backward peoples of the world". Hailey conceived economic development as a justification for colonial power.
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leader exercises absolute political power over the state, but is perceived to do so with regard for the benefit of the population as a whole. It stands in contrast to the decidedly malevolent stereotype of a
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Benevolent dictator was a popular rhetoric in the early 20th century as a support for colonial rulings. A British colonial official called
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is sometimes used for a dictatorship conserving some of the liberties and mechanisms of democracy. The pun is that, in Spanish,
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Modern usage of the term in a world society where the norm leans much more toward democracy can be traced back to
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Cincinnatus and the Citizen-Servant Ideal: The Roman Legend's Life, Times, and Legacy
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Economics for beginners: an application-oriented introduction (2nd Edition)
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until he was called upon to provide leadership during an invasion by the
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Olson, Mancur (1993-01-01). "Dictatorship, Democracy, and Development".
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VWL fĂĽr Einsteiger: eine anwendungsorientierte EinfĂĽhrung (2. Ausgabe)
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Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus was an opponent of the rights of the
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is "soft". Analogously, the same pun is made in Portuguese as
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with limited power, and can make preparations for a
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Benevolent dictator for life
authoritarian
dictator
self-interests
civil liberties
democratic decision-making
referendums
elected
representatives
transition to genuine democracy
William Easterly
John Stuart Mill
On Liberty
Lord Hailey
dictablanda
Folha de S.Paulo
military dictatorship in Brazil
Mancur Olson
Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus
plebeians
Caeso Quinctius
written code
equally enforced
laws
small farm
Aequi
senatorial toga
Absolute monarchy
Benevolent dictator for life
Dictablanda

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