
Bonus Episode: Assessing the Macroeconomic Consequences of Biden vs. Trump
Moody's Talks - Inside Economics
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Presidential Influence on Economic Agendas
This chapter explores how presidents leverage their influence to drive economic policies through Congress, regardless of party affiliation, highlighting examples from past presidencies like the ACA, Trump tax cuts, and pandemic relief efforts. Speakers emphasize the impact of campaign promises on policy implementation, discussing the significance of following through on promised actions like stimulus checks and support for small businesses. The discussion delves into the complexities of attributing economic outcomes solely to presidential policies, noting the influence of external factors like pandemics and housing collapses on policy effectiveness and outcomes.
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