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This is not a moment for businesses to sit back. Hannah Fried, cofounder and CEO of the nonprofit All Voting Is Local, argues that democracy and economic prosperity are deeply connected: Democracies tend to perform better economically, with GDP growth and thriving businesses, while countries experiencing democratic backsliding often see declines across key economic indicators.
This is not a moment for businesses to sit back. Hannah Fried, cofounder and CEO of the nonprofit All Voting Is Local, argues that democracy and economic prosperity are deeply connected: Democracies tend to perform better economically, with GDP growth and thriving businesses, while countries experiencing democratic backsliding often see declines across key economic indicators.


