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MEBRO
07/02/26 · 2:38 PM UTC · 10 SOURCES
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“In dictatorships, national wealth spent on citizen welfare reduces the resources available to secure the loyalty of key supporters against rivals.”
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TL;DR ·Dictators must prioritize funding a small group of loyalists over general public welfare.
Research indicates that dictators face a fundamental resource allocation problem where they must choose how to distribute limited state wealth . Unlike democratic leaders who require broad public support, dictators maintain power by securing the loyalty of a small winning coalition or essential cronies . Multiple sources confirm that spending on general welfare often occurs at the expense of the resources needed to buy this crucial loyalty . If a leader prioritizes the public's needs over their coalition's interests, they risk their supporters lining up with the opposition or gunning for him . Consequently, dictators typically use the mechanisms of the state to enrich themselves and buy the loyalty of close associates rather than investing in the broader population . While some public goods may be provided to keep the citizenry productive and pacified, the primary political necessity is rewarding the small group that keeps the dictator in power . This trade-off is a central tenet of the Dictator's Dilemma, where resources are balanced between repression, propaganda, and buying loyalty .
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