The Political Economy of Populism
How Right and Left-Wing Populists Impact Government Spending
Piergiuseppe Fortunato, Tanmay Singh, and Marco Pecoraro research the behavior of populist leaders and parties around the world and how their policies influence subsequent government spending. Their research shows that populists from either side of the ideological spectrum have very little in common in terms of policy despite similar anti-elite rhetoric.
The Political Economy of Populism in Mexico
Rodrigo Castro Cornejo discusses the reasons for the rise of left-wing populism in Mexico under Andrés Manuel López Obrador, how López Obrador’s administration has changed Mexico’s political economy in his six years in office, and what this means for the future of populism in Mexico as voters head to the polls on June 2.
The Political Economy of Left-Wing Populism in America
Richard Oestreicher explores the recent history of left-wing populism in the United States: its origins, its motivations, and how that populism is likely to mature and transform U.S. politics with it.
The Political Economy of Right-Wing Populism in the United States
George Hawley explores the economic impulses behind parts of the Republican Party’s populist turn and what this means for the GOP going forward.
The Political Economy of Populism in the United Kingdom
James Wood explores the sources of populism in the United Kingdom, its recent developments, and what this means for the country’s 2024 general election.
The Political Economy of Populism in Italy
Davide Vampa explores the sources of populism in Italy, its recent developments, and what this means for the country’s 2024 European Parliament election.
The Political Economy of Populism in Germany
Knut Bergmann and Matthias Diermeier discuss the economic origins and developments of Germany’s right-wing Alternative for Germany party and how the party’s rise reflects, in part, voters’ concerns that mainstream parties are failing to protect the future of Germany’s vibrant manufacturing sector.
The Political Economy of Populism in India
Louise Tillin explores the sources of populism in India, its recent developments, and what this means for the country’s 2024 general election, which begins April 19 and ends June 1.
