Global downturn threatens democracy

The World

A global economic slowdown has been putting stress on democratic institutions around the world. Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist, talks with host Marco Werman about how recession makes extremist politicians more attractive to voters.  

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