Domestic Cleavages and Political Economy

Polarized societies often have meaningful cleavages other than class divisions fostered by redistributive mechanisms that operate in global markets. Yet, what is the actual weight of non-economic factors, such as gender and religion, in shaping polarization and autocratization attempts? This panel brings together distinct perspectives and case studies on the interaction between domestic cleavages and other key variables in the field of political economy. The findings suggest that there remains a gap in linking the interplay between economic and non-economic factors as the causes and consequences of polarization amidst open global markets are investigated.