The Hidden Costs of Stagnation: Why Slow Economic Growth is a Breeding Ground for Political Instability
In the marble corridors of New Delhi's Parliament House, where India's democratic aspirations have weathered decades of storms, a new threat looms—one that doesn't announce itself with dramatic headlines or spectacular crises, but creeps in quietly through stagnant wages, shrinking opportunities, and frustrated dreams. This is the insidious danger of prolonged economic stagnation, a phenomenon that history teaches us can be far more destructive to political stability than any external enemy. Recent research from the Centre for Economic Policy Research reveals a striking pattern: citizens who experience stronger economic growth throughout their lives exhibit significantly higher levels of trust in government, while those who endure economic stagnation become increasingly disillusioned with political institutions Centre for Economic Policy Research . This relationship isn't merely academic—it's playing out in real-time across democracies worldwide, with India serving...