What effect does changing Government type have?

What effect in the game does changing Government type have if any?
Just recently another player informed me that they changed their government to Communist and saw a (significant) population increase.
Does the government type have any bearing on one's country?

Michael,

NONE. The player was misinformed. The population growth in his country, was due to other factors. "Government Type" is a purely flavour/cosmetic choice.

Signed President of DanNation on LU

Population depends on:

The current population size (small population numbers grow faster)

health care. Great healthcare reduces death rates in all age groups.

Population distribution - ages 18 to 40 produce babies. Others don't. Migration, wars and population purchasing can influence their percentage in the country.

Player status (full member or not).

Sorry