Poland
Populism Hurts Growth, Even When the Economy Looks Strong
In new research, Ido Baum, Leszek Balcerowicz, Jakub Karnowski and Andrzej RzoÅ„ca assess how Poland achieved economic growth with a populist government. They argue that the economic success is misleading and Poland’s leading party passed harmful policies that affect the country’s long-term growth opportunities.Â
What’s Really at Stake in Poland’s Elections: Nativists Want to Impose a New, Anti-Liberal Notion of Normalcy
Religion is the new priority for anti-liberal, anti-free-trade populist parties in Europe. A victory by Poland’s nativist Law and Justice (PiS) party will pose a...
