populism

Populism feeds on wealth distribution conflicts, so economic growth can help undermine its foundations. Democracy needs capitalism – and vice versa. Two economists from Allianz Global Investors have conducted a study on the economic impact of populist policies.

Melanie Kreis, CFO of DHL Group, and President of the German Stock Institute, discusses the societal responsibilities of companies.

Part of the population has little trust in public institutions, including the European Central Bank. This is not good for democracy, and the ECB wants to improve its own communication. But putting financial knowledge on the school curriculum would also help.