What Are Some of the Justifications Given for an Autocracy

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Essay

What are some of the justifications given for an autocracy? Why does classifying a country's government as autocratic not automatically mean a bad thing?

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Definitions:

Staples Thesis

An economic theory suggesting that the development of economies depends on the export of natural resources or "staples."

Fur Trade

The buying and selling of animal fur as a commercial enterprise, historically a major driver of exploration and settlement in North American regions.

Cod Fisheries

The industry or practice of catching codfish, historically significant for economic development in various regions.

Innis

Harold Innis was a Canadian economist and communication theorist known for his work on media, communication theories, and economic history.