Describe how authoritarian regimes resist democracy. What are Coordination Goods?

Authoritarian regimes resist democracy by shutting down dissent and blocking the formation of civil society movements. This can be seen in their censorship of the media and harsh punishments for those who dissent. They may also attempt to control the democratic process, such as attempting to manipulate election results or allowing only a selected few to run for office.

Coordination goods are goods or services that enable people or groups to coordinate their activities. This can include technologies like social media, internet services, documents, or physical infrastructure. They are important in allowing individuals to coordinate, organize, and allow for the spread of information. Countries with authoritarian regimes often lack access to coordination goods, which further suppresses the ability of citizens to mobilize and resist the regime.