
Daily Take: Modernization Theory: The Key to Understanding the GOP’s Hatred of the Middle Class
The Hartmann Report
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The Dismantling of the Middle Class and Its Impact on Democracy
This chapter explores the relationship between economic growth, the middle class, and democratic stability, emphasizing the adverse effects of GOP policies on economic structures. It argues that the decline of the middle class has contributed to the rise of populism and anti-democratic sentiments, driven by elite interests.
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