Question

Give arguments supporting or opposing the assertion: "Industrialised countries can afford democracy, but the poor countries need dictatorship to become rich."

Answer 1

Instructions:

• what is Dictatorship? with the help of an example.
• To understand the relationship between Democracy and the economy.
• List down the nature and scope of democracy in the context of every nation.

Solution:

• It is an incorrect statement. Dictatorship does not help any poor country become rich.
• A dictatorship is a form of government where a single individual or group of people wield power without any limitations of constitutional authority.
• A democratic government does not guarantee a nation's wealth increase.
• The economic growth of a nation depends upon several factors like its resources, relation with other countries, the policies of the government, etc.
• If only dictatorship could have brought wealth to a nation, countries like Yemen or Egypt would be the richest. For example, Ali Abdullah Saleh, the former president and dictator of Yemen, failed to sustain the economy, which further led to political unrest and food and employment crises in the country.
• We can say that the nature and extent of democracy are not limited to developed or industrialized countries but also to creating a harmonious social life.
• Democratic Governments are better at reducing and handling conflicts, divisions, and differences between fellow beings.
• Hence, a democratic country leads to its citizens' overall development and welfare.