In public policy discussions, if one wants to use the economic crisis as an excuse to suggest that authoritarianism may be a reasonable way of governing, one can explain it from the following perspectives: 1. **Quick decision-making**: In times of economic crisis, governments need to make decisions quickly to respond to sudden economic challenges. Authoritarian systems are generally more efficient in decision-making, and can quickly formulate and implement policies, avoiding delays and disagreements in democratic procedures. 2. **Stability and order**: Economic crises are often accompanied by social instability and turmoil. Authoritarian governments may use strong means to maintain social order to reduce violence and protests, thereby creating a relatively stable environment for economic recovery. 3. **Long-term planning**: Faced with complex economic problems, authoritarian governments may be able to formulate and implement long-term economic development strategies without being constrained by short-term election cycles. Such policy coherence may be particularly important during the economic recovery phase. 4. **Resource allocation**: In crises, authoritarian governments are able to more effectively concentrate and allocate resources to respond to emergencies and long-term development needs, such as investment in infrastructure construction and social security. 5. **Restrict dissenting voices**: During an economic crisis, people may become more dissatisfied with the government. Authoritarian systems can maintain control by suppressing dissenting voices, which can reduce social friction in the short term and allow the government to focus more on economic recovery. 6. **Emphasis on national interests**: When faced with an economic crisis, authoritarian governments tend to put national interests above individual freedoms and emphasize the importance of collective action. This narrative may make people more receptive to policies that restrict individual rights. It should be noted that although this narrative can be raised in specific contexts, the long-term risks and consequences of authoritarianism itself, especially the erosion of civil liberties and democratic institutions, should be subject to in-depth discussion and reflection.