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15/Oct/2026
Julian Borba
, Lucas de Carvalho Amorim
DOI: 10.1590/1981-3821202600030003
Abstract This review analyzes ‘Democratic Commitment: Why Citizens Tolerate Democratic Backsliding’ by Natasha Wunsch (2025) and situates it within the literature on the microfoundations of democratic erosion. The book challenges explanations centered on polarization and material incentives by arguing that the key to institutional resilience lies in the degree to which citizens prioritize the liberal component of democracy. By combining survey data, focus groups, and conjoint experiments in Hungary and Poland, Wunsch identifies distinct voter profiles and shows that weak […]
Keywords: democratic backsliding; liberal democratic commitment; political culture