Why Countries Stay Free: 60 Years of Data. Monday’s Edition.

Why some countries become democracies and others do not. Series 26 #1.

A Norwegian, a Russian, and a Saudi read about a new tax. They may have even walked into a bar.

The Norwegian ask the question, “How do I get this law changed?” He writes to his representative, posts his opinion online, and joins a protest. Nothing happens to him. His name does not go on a list. His boss does not call him in. He does not like the tax; he…