Voice and Accountability http://www.america.govpublications/ejournalusa/0609/toc3.html.rss On Democracy and Development: Rejecting the Extremes http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/democracy-english/2008/June/20080605094537ebyessedo0.3466913.html In the long term, freedom of speech and press plus democratic government accountability make a positive difference in economic development. http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/democracy-english/2008/June/20080605094537ebyessedo0.3466913.html Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:56:41 -0400 Will Freer Markets Lead to a More Democratic Government in Russia? http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/democracy-english/2008/June/20080611130419ebyessedo0.5550653.html Russia has turned back toward authoritarian government despite its economic boom, level of education, and relatively open society. The reason is corruption. http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/democracy-english/2008/June/20080611130419ebyessedo0.5550653.html Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:24:26 -0400