Emeritus Prof Christopher May on Nostr: Here' institutional economist Geoffrey Hodgson (LoughboroughU) on the rise of Trump, ...

Here' institutional economist Geoffrey Hodgson (LoughboroughU) on the rise of Trump, how helpful (or not) 'neoliberalism' is an explanation & the likely roots of the economic difficulties for many that have under-pinned his appeal.

As he concludes: 'The rich may gain a lot, at least for a while & until the adverse consequences develop in magnitude. But the poor & disadvantaged will suffer' immediately!

Its quite a long read but worth it this weekend!

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https://theconversation.com/the-trump-revolution-where-it-came-from-and-where-its-going-246271