Christoph Trebesch

Christoph Trebesch, a Professor of Economics at Kiel University, shares his insights on the global rise of populism and its economic repercussions. He highlights how populist governments are linked to slower GDP growth, undermined democratic institutions, and increased vulnerability to future populism. Trebesch contrasts left and right populism, discussing their distinct policy focuses. He also examines the mechanisms behind lower economic performance, such as policy unpredictability and institutional damage, providing a compelling look at populism's complex legacy.