Contrary to popular belief, Herbert Hoover pursued a heavily interventionist economic agenda. Hoover’s accession to the Presidency in the late 1920s marked a sharp turn from the Republican Party’s laissez-faire economic policies that dominated the 1920s and produced unbridled prosperity. Former President Coolidge presided over balanced budgets, limited government and economic stability. By comparison, Hoover’sContinue reading “Hoover’s Harmful Policies”
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Monetary Tools
Monetary policy in the UK and the US is conducted by the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve, respectively. While on the surface, monetary policy appears uniform across all nations; this is far from the truth – with different monetary tools at the disposal of the various Central Banks globally. Such is the caseContinue reading “Monetary Tools”
Dubai Healthcare: Private Success
A world-class healthcare system accompanies Dubai’s economic might. As a pose to the malfunctioning NHS with which access to care is virtually non-existent, Dubai’s healthcare system is very accessible, all the while providing high-quality care. Public vs. Private Distinguishing between the public and private healthcare systems in Dubai is crucial. Public healthcare is available forContinue reading “Dubai Healthcare: Private Success”
Left-wing Liberals
The Liberal Party in the United Kingdom implemented a number of economic policies between 1900 and 1915 that aimed to promote economic growth and development while putting an emphasis on social welfare in what became the beginnings of the welfare state. The party’s focus on free trade, social welfare reforms, and infrastructure investments helped toContinue reading “Left-wing Liberals”
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