How group psychology is driving global political turmoil

Jun 13, 2019

A protester raises his fist during a demonstration for indigenous sovereignty ahead of the G8 and G20 summits in downtown Toronto, June 24, 2010. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS) - GM1E66P0CGO01

People who don't benefit from free trade often become nationalist and turn socially conservative. Image: REUTERS/Mark Blinch

Nicola Gennaioli

Professor of Finance, Bocconi University

Guido Tabellini

Professor of Economics, Bocconi University

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