Global Politics Report Editorial
Don’t blame free markets for populist failures
Norbert J. Michel argues that American economic struggles are driven by government spending and intervention rather than the failures of free-market capitalism advocated by modern populists.
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Source: The Hill
Politics desk: Government
Published: Sep. 02, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET
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Original source: The Hill