ECONOMIC POLICIES, ANALYSIS, AND RESOURCES
The Economic and Trade Policy Domain tracks and reports on policies that deal with budget, taxation, and finance issues. The domain tracks policies emanating from the White House, Congress, the Department of Commerce and the Department of Treasury.
Latest Economic and Trade Policy Posts
Coronavirus and the Economy: What a difference a week makes!
Brief #69—Economics
By Rosalind Gottfried
In the past week a potential economic slowdown has escalated to predictions of a recession with one article describing the economy as “all gone to hell.” With many people adopting a social distancing approach and public events being canceled, repercussions have been felt across many industries and activities whereas previously it was hoped that these would be limited to industries directly impacted by the public health contagion.
COVID-19, Corona virus, stock market, recession. Will a Pandemic Lead to a Recession?
Brief #68—Economics
By Will a Pandemic Lead to a Recession?
Rosalind Gottfried
Trump’s New Budget Reviewed
Brief #67—Economics
By Rosalind Gottfried
US Income Inequality Explained
Brief #66—Economics
By Rosalind Gottfried
Is the GDP an Obsolete Concept?
Brief #65—Economics
By Rosalind Gottfried
Trump Questionable “Victory “in Achieving Phase One Tariff Agreement with China
Brief #64—Economics
By Rosalind Gottfried
A Rare Moment: Democrats, Republicans and Trump Agree on New Trade Agreement
Brief #65—Economics
By Rosalind Gottfried
The Economy in the Swing States and Re-election Forecasts
Brief #63—Economics
By Rosalind Gottfried
Trump Threatens New Tariffs for Brazil and Argentina
Brief #62—Environment
By Rosalind Gottfried