From political commitment to populist mechanics

Dialogues économiques
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
Why are populist speeches so appealing? Why do rigid, sometimes unrealistic promises appear more credible than nuanced commitments? A recent study analyses the strategic mechanisms of a political system hampered by a crisis of trust in institutions.
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