Implementing selective immigration and import policies could counter the rise in populism

Implementing selective immigration and import policies could counter the rise in populism

A study involving the UAB has analyzed the effect of foreign trade and immigration on the success of both right- and left-wing populist parties. The analysis reveals how the importation of products that require low-skilled labor plays a key role in the rise of both types of populism, while immigration with low levels of education increases right-wing populism. Conversely, highly educated immigrants and imports requiring a high level of skilled l…

Selective Immigration and Import Policies: A Scientific Approach to

In recent decades, the rise of populist political parties has become a defining feature of the global political landscape. This phenomenon transcends borders, manifesting in virtually every country with varying degrees of intensity and ideological leanings. A groundbreaking study published in the prestigious Economic Journal sheds new light on the complex interplay between globalization and the surge in populist rhetoric. By disentangling the nu…