What can we learn about the potential effects of Covid-19 by looking at plagues of the past? According to Jeremiah Dittmar and Ralf Meisenzahl, history suggests that experiences of severe suffering can lead populations to reject poorly performing ruling elites and generate more inclusive social arrangements.

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2 November 2020     Paper Number CEPCP594

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This CentrePiece article is published under the centre's Urban programme.