A defining feature of transition economies is the expansion of the private sector. Motivated by the observation that new enterprises in transition economies seem to have a strong preference for recruiting young people, this paper studies intergenerational redistribution following from market...

Populism embeds truth in a welter of lies. Populism erodes trust in mainstream political parties, institutions, ideas, and ideologies. Stagnating productivity, large trade imbalances, and waves of immigration have contributed to increased discontent in the West and eroded trust. Inclusive growth...