Democratic socialists and MAGA nationalists both want sweeping government control of the economy. History shows where that road leads, and how it undermines prosperity and democracy itself.
Ilya Somin is a Professor of Law at George Mason University and the B. Kenneth Simon Chair in Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute. His research and writing delve into constitutional law, property law, democratic theory, and migration rights, with a keen focus on topics such as elections, government, and public policy. He has been featured in prominent publications including The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and U.S. News & World Report.
