Inspiring Regime Change

Abstract We consider the problem of a leader who can assign rewards for citizens different anti-regime actions. Citizens face coordination in which each citizen has private, endogenous degree optimism about likelihood regime change. Because more optimistic are easier to motivate, choice optimal entails screening. This leads distribution A key result is emergence vanguard, consisting engage endogenous, maximum level action. Other participate at varying degrees, with less contributing less. explore how regime’s strength or reward available influences Moreover, we show that heterogeneity (e.g., higher inequality) among potential revolutionaries reduces Our methodological contribution deliver sharp and novel marriage screening global games.