Economic Decisions and Data Integrity

This chapter examines the controversial firing of a statistician by the president, raising concerns about political motivations and authoritarian tendencies amidst declining economic indicators. It discusses the implications of job number revisions by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and questions the transparency and reliability of economic data. Additionally, the chapter explores the impact of tariffs on trade relations and inflation, and reflects on the future leadership of the Federal Reserve in light of current economic policies.