Debunking Populist Myths

Debunking Populist Myths

AEI's Michael Strain analyzes the mistakes left and right make about middle class stagnation, quality of life, and other matters. Plus, what is risked when Trump/Musk attack foundational institutions.

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Referenced Works & Figures:

  • Michael Strain’s BookThe American Dream Is Not Dead: (But Populism Could Kill It)

  • Elizabeth Warren & Bill de Blasio – Critique of middle-class decline.

  • Josh Hawley – Comment on wage stagnation.

  • David Autor's "China Shock" Paper – Study on trade-induced job losses.

  • Robert Bork’s Antitrust Theories – Influence on U.S. competition policy.

  • Smoot-Hawley Tariffs – Historical reference to the consequences of trade protectionism.

  • Occupy Wall Street & Tea Party Movements – Examples of populist political reactions.

  • Federal Job Training Programs – Discussion on their past inefficacy and recent improvements.

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