# Economist urges pragmatism over ideology, warning democracy is at stake

In a Guardian profile, an economist argues for abandoning rigid ideological frameworks in favour of policies grounded in real-world evidence. They warn that people's dignity and democratic institutions are under threat when economics is driven by dogma rather than results.

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- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/16/isabella-weber-anti-fascist-economics) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:00:50 GMT