Introduction -- The rise of RWP parties in developing democracies -- Trade barriers, central banks, and right-wing populists -- Statistical analysis of electoral support for right-wing populist parties -- Right-wing populism, trade protection, and Central Bank independence -- The traditionally dominant group and the rise of right-wing populism in India -- The traditionally dominant group and the rise of right-wing populism in Brazil -- Legislative empowerment of right-wing populists and reversal of economic reforms -- Conclusion.
Summary:
"When and why are right-wing populist parties electorally successful in developing democracies? What are the economic consequences of their electoral success? This book presents an original theoretical framework that is grounded in the socio-economic characteristics of developing countries to answer these questions and provides evidence for its theory"-- Provided by publisher.
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