Reclaiming Populism

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How Economic Fairness Can Win Back Disenchanted Voters

By Paul Summerville and Eric Protzer

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Reclaiming Populism by Paul Summerville and Eric Protzer explores the rise of populism in Western democracies, blending political analysis with social insights. The authors examine the roots of populism, arguing it stems from economic disparities rather than cultural differences. The book offers solutions to address these underlying economic issues, aiming to transform populism into a constructive political force.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring fresh perspectives on how economic fairness can address societal discontent. Ideal for those keen on understanding the intersection of politics, economics, and current events, it offers accessible insights into modern populist movements.

"Why unfairness, not inequality, is driving the populist upsurge, and what to do about it"--

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Populist upheavals like Trump, Brexit, and the Gilets Jaunes happen when the system really is rigged. Citizens the world over are angry not due to income inequality or immigration, but economic unfairness: that opportunity is not equal and reward is not according to contribution.

This forensic book draws on original research, cited by the UN and IMF, to demonstrate that illiberal populism strikes hardest when success is influenced by family origins rather than talent and effort. Protzer and Summerville propose a framework of policy inputs that instead support high social mobility, and apply it to diagnose the differing reasons behind economic unfairness in the US, UK, Italy, and France. By striving for a fair, socially-mobile economy, they argue, it is possible to craft a politics that reclaims the reasonable grievances behind populism.

Reclaiming Populism is a must-read for policymakers, scholars, and citizens who want to bring disenchanted populist voters back into the fold of liberal democracy.

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The book challenges common explanations for the rise of populism, arguing that it's not economic inequality but rather perceptions of unfairness and limited social mobility that fuel such political movements. Reviews praise its data-driven approach and insightful analysis, noting that the book offers practical policy solutions to address underlying issues of fairness. By focusing on open opportunities and equitable contributions, the authors provide a compelling narrative on mending the social fabric and counteracting populism.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509548125

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 272g

Pages: 180

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Education & Reference Eric Protzer Finance & Economics Finance & Investment New Zealand and Australia Published Non-Fiction Paul Summerville

About the Author

Eric Protzer is a Research Fellow at Harvard University’s Growth Lab.
Paul Summerville is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Victoria’s Gustavson School of Business.