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Global Public Opinion in an Era of Democratic Anxiety
Most believe the U.S. is no longer a good model of democracy
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- Global Public Opinion in an Era of Democratic Anxiety
- Large shares in many publics say their political system needs reform
- Economic pessimists see greater need for political reform
- In 2019, most in former Eastern Bloc approved of changing to multiparty and free market systems
- Support for representative and direct democracy was widespread in 2017, but many were also open to nondemocratic alternatives
- In 2017, ideological right more supportive of strong leader ruling without constraints
- Global support for democratic principles in 2019
- Increasing shares see diversity positively
- Most believe the U.S. is no longer a good model of democracy
- Sharp increases in share who say their country more divided than before pandemic
- By 2019, fewer in some countries said the state is run for the benefit of all
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- In 2019, most in former Eastern Bloc approved of changing to multiparty and free market systems