Democratic quality and population health

Batinti, Alberto and Costa-Font, Joan ORCID: 0000-0001-7174-7919 (2025) Democratic quality and population health. In: Jong-A-Pin, Richard and Bjørnskov, Christian, (eds.) Elgar Encyclopedia of Public Choice. Elgar Encyclopedias in Economics and Finance series. Edward Elgar, Cheltenham, UK, 206 - 211. ISBN 9781802207743

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Abstract

This chapter explores the relationship between democracy and population health outcomes. Democracies are associated with better health outcomes due to more inclusive governance, better resource distribution, and increased accountability. However, this is not always straightforward, as weak and captured democracies may struggle to provide effective healthcare. The document also explores the mechanisms through which democratization affects health, including improved public health infrastructure, and examines the challenges of establishing causality between democratic governance and health improvements. The chapter proposes future avenues for research on the topic.

Item Type:	Book Section
Additional Information:	© 2025 The Editors
Divisions:	Health Policy
Subjects:	J Political Science > JA Political science (General) R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Date Deposited:	01 Dec 2025 10:51
Last Modified:	01 Dec 2025 12:51
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/130370

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