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Economic circumstances have shifted dramatically for today's youth. With rising rates of wealth inequality, stagnant wage growth, a skyrocketing cost of living, and unmanageable housing expenses, young adults face a more challenging economic landscape than previous generations. These difficulties have catalyzed increased support for populist leaders who promise to disrupt the economic status quo. The Cambridge study notes that systemic economic exclusion tends to drive youth toward populist platforms—be they left- or right-wing—offering radical solutions to pervasive concerns surrounding wages, unemployment, and debt.
- The Ineffectiveness of the Current Democratic System: