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?”

Flourishing Floridian Economy

Florida: The Sunshine State. It’s clear why they boast one of the fastest growing populations across the US. Successive Republican governors have given Florida the tools to become one of the fastest-growing economies across the US. Perpetuated by a strong business environment through low tax burdens on citizens and corporations, Florida’s prosperity looks set toContinue reading “Flourishing Floridian Economy”

Is Free trade good?

There is a consensus amongst economists that free trade is mutually beneficial. Yet, the rise of populists and nationalists globally coincides with the growing popularity of protectionism. In 2016, Donald Trump ran a campaign that focused on the US trade deficit, promising to restrict imports from abroad to boost domestic manufacturing. Once in office, theContinue reading “Is Free trade good?”

The Economic legacy of HW Bush

Succeeding Reagan was to be an almighty task for anyone. Following a decade of unparalleled growth and prosperity, a turn away from stagflation and the economic misery of the 70s, Vice-President George HW Bush took the reins of the Republican party and the Presidency following Reagan’s departure in 1988. Quite possibly the most qualified everContinue reading “The Economic legacy of HW Bush”