According to the empirical evidence from tests of the effects of regime type on government performance, does democracy seem to be a necessary or a sufficient condition for ensuring a high level of material well-being for a country's citizens?
A) Necessary
B) Sufficient

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Democracy is not a necessary condition for ensuring a high level of material well-being, as there are examples of non-democratic countries achieving high levels of material well-being. However, it is also not sufficient on its own, as not all democracies guarantee high material well-being for their citizens. The question's phrasing implies a single choice, but the explanation clarifies the nuanced reality.

According to the Empirical Evidence from Tests of the Effects