Golden Gilded Age?

The Gilded Age was a period of American history that lasted from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. During this time, the United States experienced significant changes in its economic structure, as it shifted from an agricultural economy to an industrial one. The Gilded Age was marked by a number of economicContinue reading “Golden Gilded Age?”

Commitment to America: Plan for Growth?

As the US midterms swiftly approach, an economic crisis is at the forefront of voters’ concerns. The economic consequences of both cannot be understated, with a seemingly porous Southern border coupled with a tidal wave of crime. The inflation crisis is cutting into households’ spending power, with Republicans’ citing the loss of energy independence asContinue reading “Commitment to America: Plan for Growth?”

Failure of Trussonomics

What promised a refreshing start for Britain has since ended in disaster. Truss campaigned to revitalise our stagnant economy, ripping back regulations, and transform Britain from a high-tax, low-wage economy to one of low taxes and prosperity. The markets rejected a wholly un-conservative budget from Kwasi Kwarteng, leaving a collapsing pound and forcing the BankContinue reading “Failure of Trussonomics”

1780s USA

The 1780s marked a critical period for the United States economy. The country had recently gained independence from Britain and was faced with the challenge of building a strong, stable, and prosperous nation. During the 1780s, the United States was a newly independent nation, still in the process of establishing its economic foundations. The countryContinue reading “1780s USA”