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[^2]\n\nDemocratizations have a large, negative impact on asset valuations driven by a rise in redistribution risk, with risk premia substantially elevated prior to and during democratizations. [^3]\n\nThe paper examines the conventional view that redistribution is central to the democratization process using data from stock markets across 90 countries over 200 years. [^4]\n\nAbelardo de la Espriella promised to guarantee the religious freedoms and rights of all Colombians, including the freedom to profess any religion or none. [^5]\n\nThe President stated that he identifies as a Catholic believer but affirmed his respect for the separation between the Church and the State. [^6]\n\nAn extended version of the canonical redistribution-based model of democratization that includes asset prices can quantitatively explain the observed effects. [^7]\n\nSuccessful democratizations lead to substantial redistribution, characterized by the growth of the public sector, falling income inequality, and a rising labor share of income. [^8]\n\nAccording to official figures, 79% of the Colombian population identifies as Catholic, followed by Protestants, Evangelicals, and Christians at 10.1%. [^9]\n\nPresident Abelardo De La Espriella sparked controversy by exclaiming 'Viva Cristo Rey' after apologizing for the lack of inclusion of certain religious cults during his inauguration. [^10]\n\nThe blogger urges Colombians to focus on critical national issues such as earthquake reconstruction, fiscal deficits, and the threat of power outages rather than religious or cultural debates. [^11]\n\nThe author states that between 7.5% and 7.8% of the population has no religion, while atheists and agnostics make up between 0.6% and 1%. 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