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Trump's middle class tax hike

Slow Boring • 5522 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Tax policy Trade policy Economic Development Partisan Politics Industrial Policy

Tariffs proposed by Trump are essentially taxes on imported goods
Trump's tax increase could lead to economic distortions and benefit specific groups rather than the government
Implementing broad tariffs may not strategically benefit national economic development

Just So We're Clear on the 2024 Election....

Drezner’s World • 963 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Trade policy Inflation Authoritarianism

The author has issues with both Biden and Trump, but views Trump's economic policies as far worse.
The author emphasizes the difference between the economic policies of Biden and Trump, particularly in relation to inflation.
The author highlights the authoritarian tendencies and disastrous economic policies of Donald Trump, leading to a preference for Biden in the 2024 election.

Regarding the Viability of Post-Neoliberalism...

Drezner’s World • 530 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics Neoliberalism Trade policy Globalization

There is a shift towards post-neoliberal ideas as a policy paradigm.
Biden administration is moving towards more industrial policy and domestic production.
Implementing post-neoliberal policies may face challenges and critiques in real-world scenarios.

Calling Bill Buckley

A User's Guide to History • 176 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Governance Democracy Expertise Congress Trade policy

There's a debate between common sense and expertise in decision-making.
Democracy often relies on elected officials to delegate to experts for specialized knowledge.
Lawmakers use expertise to navigate complex issues and provide political cover for tough decisions.

Ptolemaic Trade Policy

David Friedman’s Substack • 233 implied HN points • 01 Sep 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Trade policy Economics Tariffs

Trade is about exchanging goods, not accumulating gold.
Policies based on outdated mercantilism can hinder economic growth.
Trade deficits may actually indicate an inflow of capital rather than a loss.

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Manufacturing is no longer the path to opportunity it once was

American Inequality • 196 implied HN points • 29 Mar 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Economic Policy Labor Market Trade policy Unionization

Manufacturing jobs have declined, affecting wages for non-college educated workers
Automation has displaced workers, leading to job losses and wage declines
Decline in union membership explains much of the wage decline in manufacturing workers