Andy Constan on Today's Macro Backdrop
The Business Brew
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Economic Policies and Populism under Trump
This chapter analyzes the U.S. economic policies during the Trump administration, focusing on financial leverage, immigration, and their implications for economic growth and inflation. It discusses the tension between border security and labor needs, alongside the impacts of deregulation and tariffs on productivity and trade relationships. The chapter also highlights the challenges related to government spending cuts and their potential effects on GDP and social safety programs.
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