Research-based perspectives on the connection between economic policy and rising support for authoritarian populism

Research-based perspectives on the connection between economic policy and rising support for authoritarian populism

Key Takeaways Factors including declining job quality, immigration, and financialization of the economy have had an impact on people’s support for populist political candidates.Potential remedies include labor and tenant organizing, place-based investments, and learning from previous efforts to support displaced workers.To strengthen support for democracy and ensure a dynamic economy in which workers and families can thrive, economi…