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
Trump’s Puerto Rican Attitude Problem
Brief #36—Economics
By Erin Mayer
Trump Crosses Policy Lines as He Attempts to Weaponize Tariffs Aimed at Mexico
Brief #45—Economics
By Samuel C. O’Brient
The 2016 Election was Tainted – Why Are We More Vulnerable Now?
Brief #1—Cyber Security
By Charles A. Rubin
More than U.S. China Relations are Threatened as the Trade War Continues
Brief #34—Economics
By Samuel C. O’Brient
Important Takeaways from the 2020 Democrats Tax Return Releases
Brief #44—Economics
By Samuel C. O’Brient
Proposals of the 2020 Democrats-What They Are and What They Mean
Brief #41—Economics
By Samuel C. O’Brient
President Trump Tries to Control the Federal Reserve
Brief #40—Economics
By Samuel C. O’Brient
Trump Shouldn’t Rely on the Economy to Carry Him to Victory in 2020
Brief #39—Economics
By Samuel C. O’Brient
Recent News From JP Morgan Chase Could Mean Changes for Private Prison Industry
Brief #36—Economics
By Samuel C. O’Brient
Private prisons have existed in the U.S. for years but under Trump, the stocks of two publicly traded companies, CoreCivic (NYSE: CXW) and GEO Group (NYSE: GEO) that make up the industry have surged.