
This blog continues the discussion that we began with Epic Journey: The 2008 Elections and American Politics (Rowman and Littlefield, 2009).The latest book in this series is Divided We Stand: The 2020 Elections and American Politics.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Economic Data and Outsiderism
At The New York Times, Steven Rattner offers a chart that explains why outsiderism may have appeal in 2016. Improvements in the stock market do help people with defined-contribution pensions, but much of the benefit goes to affluent people who own stock directly. Inequality could be an issue.

Labels:
economic policy,
government,
outsiderism,
political science,
Politics