Dutertenomics

Populism, Progress, and Prospects

Bibliographic Data

ID9329890
AuthorsJoseph J Capuno (0000-0003-3879-9551, University of the Philippines, corresponding author)
Year2020
Volume15
Issue2
Pages262-279
Publication date2020-01-07
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAsian Economic Policy Review (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1832-8105 • E-ISSN: 1748-3131
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/aepr.12296
OpenAlexW2999262510
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited17

In 2016, when Rodrigo Duterte was elected Philippine President the economy was growing robustly. Despite the record growth, his election is considered a populist revolt of the middle‐ and upper‐class Filipinos. Yet, his economic policies – from his initial 10‐point agenda to the laws he approved – are liberal. This paper distinguishes and relates Duterte's authoritarian‐populist political style (“Dutertismo”) and his economic agenda (“Dutertenomics”). The distinction follows from his lack of interest in economic affairs, which he delegated to his team of economic managers. This team ably pushes important economic reforms because of the president's style, which so far has earned him wide public approval. After slowing down during the first half of Duterte's term, growth has recently picked up. To keep the momentum and public attention off human rights violations, Duterte needs to accomplish his economic agenda by mid‐2022. Drawing on his powers and popularity, he may yet be able to elicit the full support of Congress

Authoritarianism · Democracy · Economics · Momentum (technical analysis · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Popularity · Populism · Sociology · Law · Philippine History and Culture · Populism, Right-Wing Movements · Social Policy and Reform Studies