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Paul Pierson

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Paul Pierson

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Educated At: Oberlin College, Yale University

Nationality: United States Of America

Occupations: Political Scientist, University Teacher

Total quotes: 2

“Polarization primarily reflects not the growing polarization of voters, but the declining responsiveness of American politicians to the electoral middle.”

— Jacob S. Hacker, Paul Pierson, Winner-Take-All Politics: How Washington Made the Rich Richer--and Turned Its Back on the Middle Class

Tagged: Why Polarization, Political Fights

“The debate should not be over whether government is involved in the formation of markets. It always is. The debate should be over whether it is involved in a manner conducive to a good society.”

— Jacob S. Hacker, Paul Pierson, Winner-Take-All Politics: How Washington Made the Rich Richer--and Turned Its Back on the Middle Class

Tagged: How To Have A Smart Conversation About Politics, Modern Politics, American Politics, Economics

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