Is Trump an Economic Despot? (with Daron Acemoglu)
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Analyzing Power and Economic Policies
This chapter explores the influence of prestigious awards like the Nobel Prize on perceived expertise and the dynamics of international economic advice, particularly in regards to countries like China. The discussion shifts to the implications of government involvement in corporate equity, emphasizing concerns over authoritarian tendencies and the concentration of power in a single leader. It also addresses the lack of outrage within civil society towards political actions that threaten democratic principles and examines the challenges of maintaining public engagement in political discourse.
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