Interesting blog posted at Stigler Center’s
ProMarket on the latest political sciences theories about the rise of populism:
“The main driver [of populism] is “cultural backlash” and, as far as
economics plays a role, it is in a racialized manner—nativists believe that
“aliens” are getting too numerous or powerful and that is why they think the
national economy is in dire straits. Consequently, many Trump voters are
positive about their personal economic situation, but think the national
economy is in trouble.”
https://promarket.org/the-betrayal-of-populism-why-the-new…/