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a regime transition. Not wanting to fall
on the losing side of a revolution, many
individuals contemplated abandoning their
endorsement of the regime. Consequently,
in order to maintain his support, Marcos
had to spend more resources on winning
and consolidating loyalty. He chose not to
do so, instead opting to maintain a high
level of personal consumption.

“Differences [