Our research shows that while markets initially cheer the return of right-wing populists to office, such high hopes are almost never realized. Populist policies often lead to subpar stock market performances and rising consumer prices.
The short-term nature of economic gains under populists reflects the short-termism of their policies. Tariffs benefit American manufacturers for a year or two, but foreign competition often retaliates affecting American consumers adversely.
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