Institutional theories of sanctions combine elements of the punishment and expressive approaches. Like the punishment perspective, Florida State University An Institutional Theory of Sanctions Onset and Success
Democracies are more frequent senders and tend to target those most vulnerable to economic pressure. 2007. An Institutional Theory of Sanctions Onse...
The authors utilize the Selectorate Theory to explain why sanctions often fail against autocracies but are more effective against democracies: Institutional theories of sanctions combine elements of the
: Nondemocratic leaders have smaller coalitions and can use the rents (extra resources) created by economic restrictions to buy off their core supporters, often making them more secure rather than less. Onset and Initiation 2007. An Institutional Theory of Sanctions Onse...