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Contrary to the dominant media narrative, social issues like racism and sexism on their own can’t explain Trump’s success.

After Sweden’s elections, a look at how immigration and economics explain a political puzzle

Back in 2008, a critical opportunity was missed when the burden of post-crisis adjustment was tilted heavily in favor of creditors relative to debtors. The result was not only prolonged stagnation, but also the Republican Party’s embrace of demagogic populism and the election of Donald Trump.