SKU: 53847366229

The Populist Temptation: Economic Grievance and Political Reaction in the Modern Era

Sale price$18.35 Regular price$20.39
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $5.10 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jul 17 - Jul 22

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

The Populist Temptation: Economic Grievance and Political Reaction in the Modern EraPopulism, on both the right and the left, has spread like wildfire throughout Europe and the United States and is making inroads in other parts of the world. In simplest terms, populism is a political ideology that vilifies elites, minorities and foreigners while lionizing "the people." It reached its apogee in the U. S. with the election of Donald Trump but has been a force in Europe since the Great Recession and the refugee crisis. We now see the

Populism, on both the right and the left, has spread like wildfire throughout Europe and the United States and is making inroads in other parts of the world. In simplest terms, populism is a political ideology that vilifies elites, minorities and foreigners while lionizing "the people." It reached its apogee in the U.S. with the election of Donald Trump but has been a force in Europe since the Great Recession and the refugee crisis. We now see the rise of leaders with populist tendencies everywhere from Brazil to Turkey.

In The Populist Temptation, Barry Eichengreen places this global resurgence of populism in its historical context. Populists have always thrived, he observes, in times of poor economic performance. Populism feeds on rising inequality, which augments the ranks of those left behind and fans dissatisfaction with the economic status quo. It responds to rapid economic change that heightens insecurity.

These economic developments, Eichengreen shows, give rise to populist reactions when they highlight the divergent interests of the people and the elite. Banking and financial crises are a case in point: the financiers who are the precipitating agents of such crises are card-carrying members of the elite, and are seen as profiting at the expense of the people.

But populism is also a protest against the declining influence of the traditions, beliefs and community of once-dominant groups. It is a reaction against the challenge posed by immigrants and minorities to the people as a homogeneous, well-defined entity. Populists capitalizing on these feelings appeal to a glorious, mythologized past grounded in the collective traditions of that once-dominant majority. They invoke nationalism and criticize politicians who embrace diversity, open borders and equal rights. Populism has particular appeal, Eichengreen shows, when these identity politics and economic grievances come together.

There is no magic solution to these concerns, but Eichengreen points to a starting place: strengthening welfare state policies that make for greater equality of opportunity and social cohesion. Comparing Europe with the United States, he shows that America's patchwork welfare state is less well equipped to deal with the fallout from globalization and technical change and the growing distance between social groups. This reality will be hard to change, since America's limited welfare state reflects the country's historically-rooted suspicion of big government. It is therefore in the United States, Eichengreen concludes, where the siren song of populism is most alluring--and dangerous.


Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 03/01/2020
ISBN: 9780190058821
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.80lbs
Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 53847366229

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.5 ★★★★★
Based on 8 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
S
Verified Purchase
Shirley S.
Charlottesville, US
★★★★★ 5
Prom Must Have
Size: Large, Color: Black, Size: Large, Color: Black
1) Totally affordable compared to ANY rental 2) Prom or Homecoming, maybe a (non high fashion) charitable event type quality jacket. True to size. 3) Pants are likely a 36” length. But otherwise true to size. The quality is great. 4) I ordered according to another review. My son is 5’10” plus a smidge. He’s 180#. Athlete. I ordered a Large. It’s perfect other than the length. He has a twin brother who is the same height but about 20# lighter and would need a medium. Also an athlete. 6) Make sure you order in time for pants length alrerations. 5) Do it. Order it for your event. Save a few hundred dollars and a ton of time returning rentals, those pants can be used again for sure.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024
J
Verified Purchase
John soobrian
Birmingham, US
★★★★★ 5
Stylish
Good quality and true fit. Material is pretty good I wore it twice and dry cleaned and still in perfect condition.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2025
C
Verified Purchase
Capcan
Lowell, US
★★★★★ 5
Great suit!
My man looked soooo handsome in his suit. We ordered this suit at the last minute. It fit perfect. He is 6'3 wears a 38 jean and xl shirt. We were worried about the length of the pants but they perfect and long and the jacket fit perfect! The quality was great and he said he loved the fit and it was spacious. We went to a ball and we leaned and rocked all night and he didnt have to come out of his jacket to do so.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
J
Verified Purchase
J Spencer
Houston, US
★★★★★ 4
The blue really pops
Fit fine, looks great, just wish it came with a tie. It does not come with a vest or shirt either but I didn’t really care about that. Pants were a little long but once my son put his shoes on he was able to manage length.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2026
N
Verified Purchase
Nykky Stapleton
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 5
tuxedo
I bought this for my son for my sister's wedding. The pants were way too big but we knew that when we ordered it. We bought the correct sized bottoms and he rocked it.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2026

recommand products