The nation-state is now too small to address epochal challenges. Yet populist governments undermine the European project by clinging to the defense of national identity. […]
7/2024
Why Half of America Votes for Trump
Understanding the Global Success of Populist Leaders
How can over 60 million Americans be willing to vote for Donald Trump—a figure widely seen as unfit to serve as President of the United States—in the upcoming November 5 election? What drives the success of populist leaders worldwide, even when history shows their governments often bring widespread hardship, undermine democratic institutions, and weaken protections for private property? In this issue of Eco, leading economists, political scientists, journalists, and public commentators share their perspectives, offering valuable comparisons between trends on both sides of the Atlantic.
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