What Role Does Information Play in the Populist Backlash Against

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Essay

What role does information play in the populist backlash against globalization,and how does this affect the politics of economic policy?

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Definitions:

New Deal

A series of programs, public work projects, financial reforms, and regulations enacted in the United States during the 1930s in response to the Great Depression.

Automobile Industry

The sector of the economy that manufactures and sells motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles, playing a critical role in global transportation.

Textile Industry

An industry primarily concerned with the design, production, and distribution of yarn, cloth, and clothing. It was one of the earliest industries to industrialize in the 19th century.