Populism and Civil Society /

Populists claim to be the only legitimate representative of the people. Does it mean that there is no space for civil society? The issue is important because since Tocqueville (1835), associations and civil society have been recognized as a key factor in a healthy liberal democracy. We ask two quest...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Boeri, Tito
Other Authors: Mishra, Prachi, Papageorgiou, Chris, Spilimbergo, Antonio
Format: Journal
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2018.
Series:IMF Working Papers; Working Paper ; No. 2018/245
Online Access:Full text available on IMF