CAREER CONCERNS, BEIJING STYLE

The China model is increasingly viewed by developing countries as a viable alternative to democracy. China’s allegedly merit-based promotion system is lauded as a secret ingredient of the China model. However, once being promoted to the top, Chinese leaders are as unconstrained as other autocrats. I...

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Published in:International economic review (Philadelphia) 2021-11, Vol.62 (4), p.1513-1535
Main Authors: Che, Jiahua, Chung, Kim-Sau, Qiao, Xue
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Military promotions
Political leadership
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