Articles by Alberto Parmigiani

May 5, 2021

Searching for the structural roots of the storming of the Capitol: economic inequality and the role of the ultra-rich

Alberto Parmigiani

To understand the storming of the US Capitol, we must consider its possible roots in economic inequality. This, along with economic elites' ability to transform material wealth into political clout, have contributed to record political polarisation in the US today, writes Alberto Parmigiani

Alberto Parmigiani

PhD candidate at the London School of Economics and Political Science

Alberto's research project analyses the interrelation between economic and political inequalities in Western countries.

He is currently working on a project connecting campaign contributions and economic inequality in the United States.

His other research interests include political economy, media and redistribution.

Follow him on Twitter @AlbiParmigiani

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