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A comment on The Economic Cost of Populism. Parent comment
The theory is that 'populist' got in by being 'popular' NOT being 'good at governing'.
Work Example: It's a form of the guy that gets promoted just because he is friendly with the boss.
The people are the boss, and he got in because he sucked up to them. Told them what they wanted to hear, but can't really do it, or do anything well.
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The theory is that 'populist' got in by being 'popular' NOT being 'good at governing'.
Work Example: It's a form of the guy that gets promoted just because he is friendly with the boss.
The people are the boss, and he got in because he sucked up to them. Told them what they wanted to hear, but can't really do it, or do anything well.