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Johnson on Sound Populism
Populism usually has the connotation of demagoguery, of rabble rousers, of irresponsible politicians pandering to the baser instincts of human nature. But sometimes, populists actually make perfectly legitimate, indeed prudent demands. … Continue reading
April 30, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Acemoglu and Robinson on why inequality matters
Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson are not radical or heterodox by any stretch. The former teaches economics at MIT, the latter is a political scientist at Harvard. And their school … Continue reading
March 31, 2012 · Leave a Comment
