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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