Trump’s support is a testament to the democratic power of discontented voters – long ignored by politicians, the press, et al. First, the US economy Trump inherits is in pretty good shape. The global economy is showing some signs of life. Finally, it is clear that voters have chosen change over caution, Already, Trump’s victory feels like a grievous blow to the liberal international order. Former banker, Harvard educated economist and British chartered scientist, Dr Lin is the author of “The Global Economy in Turbulent Times” (Wiley, 2015).

Source: The Star December 02, 2016 23:53 UTC