Politician and economist. Professor at IE University (Spain). He holds a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Manchester (England). Former Congressman and Minister of Planning and Economic Policy of Costa Rica.
Communism was a resounding failure, both from an economic-social perspective and in terms of basic freedoms and human rights. China's success is precisely becuase it is not communist.
Voting is mainly influenced by resentments, lies about opponents, ideological-cultural affinities, or clientelistic transactions—none of which are related to the aspirations of the majority.
Instead of relying on market forces, Western economies have relied on state interventionism to protect their industries and markets since the 2008 crisis.
The magnetism of populists is based on a profound delusion, as they build support from the poorest sectors when their leaders are extreme neoliberals who have no interest in improving the situation of these sectors.
