The populism puzzle
What caused the uprising that has transformed global politics?
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Do businesspeople make good politicians?
Slovakia’s president shares insights from a career in business, philanthropy, and government
Capitalisn’t: Brazil on the brink
Why voters who support populism are perfectly rational
Countries with higher inequality, more financial development, and higher current account deficits are more prone to populism.
No, America is not more divided than ever before
The cultural gap in the US is largely stable—not widening.
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The populism puzzle
What caused the uprising that has transformed global politics?
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