We've actually been on a period of economic growth for a very long time actually. In fact, longer than what was expected Growths/recessions in the economy are natural.
This right-wing backlash in the West needs to end ASAP I cannot.
This is what happens when you don't control the borders or respect sovereignty. The US gets Trump, UK gets Leave, France gets Marine Le-whatever, and Merkel will probably get ousted.