Trajectory of the U.S. Economy: Key Influences on Business Decisions

What’s the economic outlook of the United States and what factors influence it? Columbia professor Brett House takes a deep dive focusing on growth rates, immigration, free trade, tariffs, deficits and much more – and how these impact small businesses as much as large corporations. Gene Marks and Brett discuss NAFTA, foreign markets, and other policies that will make an impact in 2024.

 

Topics Include:
00:00:00: Teaser quote
00:01:07: Introduction of Brett House
00:04:21: Examination of the global macroeconomics
00:07:42: Why UK’s Brexit doesn’t work
00:09:45: Courses House teaches and application on global macroeconomics
00:13:25: NAFTA and why it has succeeded
00:15:04: Thoughts on digital currencies
00:18:36: What do tariffs actually do?
00:23:00: Why doing business in the U.S. is wise
00:24:30: Economic recovery and role of government
00:25:43: Perspective on deficits
00:27:24: Wrap-up and thank you

 

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