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Globalization and cooperation top draw of populism in WEF poll

The poll's findings ran counter to the well-publicized sound and fury of dozens of populist leaders or political parties in North America, Europe, South America and Asia.

A procession for Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro after taking the oath of office
A procession for Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro after taking the oath of office (AN/Geraldo Magela)

GENEVA (AN) — Globalization and international cooperation have more staying power than populist nationalism, the World Economic Forum found in a global survey.

Ahead of its yearly gathering of political and business elites at the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, WEF released a poll of 10,000 people globally that said the overwhelming majority — 76% — favor multilateralism through international organizations, treaties and laws.

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