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DER SPIEGEL: Mr. Acemoglu, the assassination attempt on Donald Trump has caused worldwide consternation. What does it mean for American democracy?

Acemoglu: Nothing justifies violence, especially in democracies. Democracies gain their strength from being able to deal with differing opinions via peaceful means. It is a very sad moment for American democracy. It is a small consolation that Democratic leaders have condemned the attack in no uncertain terms.

Acemoglu: U.S. citizens have reached an unprecedented nadir of trust in all sorts of public institutions. Assassination attempts against prominent politicians also tend to further erode trust in institutions and fuel yet more polarization. I very much hope that American institutions and political leaders will be able to work towards preventing such an outcome. It has also probably increased the chances that Donald Trump will be elected in November.

Daron Acemoglu, born in 1967, teaches at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is a highly regarded economist internationally. He is best known for the book he wrote together with James A. Robinson called "Why Nations Fail," which focuses on the historic origins of prosperity.

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