This book proposes concrete solutions to confront the populist wave and the rise of "illiberal democracy." The author demonstrates that democracy is not a "demand side" phenomenon, but rather a "supply side" phenomenon and formulates twenty original and bold proposals to fight populism and defend liberal democracy. An original and essential book which will undoubtedly stimulate vigorous debate.
This book proposes concrete solutions to confront the populist wave and the rise of "illiberal democracy." The author demonstrates that democracy is not a "demand side" phenomenon, but rather a "supply side" phenomenon and formulates twenty original and bold proposals to fight populism and defend liberal democracy. An original and essential book which will undoubtedly stimulate vigorous debate.
Marcel H. Van Herpen is a political analyst and Director of the Cicero Foundation, a think tank based in Maastricht
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction Part I The populist wave: Why did it happen? 1 What is populism? Constructing an ideal type 2 A portrait of the populist voter 3 Populism and the role of disgust 4 The populist program: What do populists want? 5 Populists in power Part II Do we have too much or not enough democracy? 6 Is democracy a question of demand or supply? 7 Referendums and popular initiatives: Can one have too much democracy? 8 Open primaries: Did they "give the power back" to the people? 9 Reinforcing the independent agencies Part III Twenty proposals to defend liberal democracy: Reforming politics and education 10 Not more, but less direct democracy is needed 11 Keep populist parties out of government: A plea for a "cordon sanitaire" 12 Fight corruption, restore trust, and change party financing 13 The Sisyphean task of moralizing public life 14 Avoid the creation of political castes 15 The need for democratic education Part IV Twenty proposals to defend liberal democracy: Reforming society 16 Defend the truth in a 'post-truth' world 17 Fight economic inequality and introduce a Universal Basic Income 18 Enhance economic democracy 19 Toward a humane and sustainable immigration and refugee policy Conclusion Bibliography Index
Introduction Part I The populist wave: Why did it happen? 1 What is populism? Constructing an ideal type 2 A portrait of the populist voter 3 Populism and the role of disgust 4 The populist program: What do populists want? 5 Populists in power Part II Do we have too much or not enough democracy? 6 Is democracy a question of demand or supply? 7 Referendums and popular initiatives: Can one have too much democracy? 8 Open primaries: Did they "give the power back" to the people? 9 Reinforcing the independent agencies Part III Twenty proposals to defend liberal democracy: Reforming politics and education 10 Not more, but less direct democracy is needed 11 Keep populist parties out of government: A plea for a "cordon sanitaire" 12 Fight corruption, restore trust, and change party financing 13 The Sisyphean task of moralizing public life 14 Avoid the creation of political castes 15 The need for democratic education Part IV Twenty proposals to defend liberal democracy: Reforming society 16 Defend the truth in a 'post-truth' world 17 Fight economic inequality and introduce a Universal Basic Income 18 Enhance economic democracy 19 Toward a humane and sustainable immigration and refugee policy Conclusion Bibliography Index
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