ROI Podcast | | Episode 23 | Is Government Spending Boosting or Slowing the Economy? | Brian Wesbury | June 17, 2024
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On this episode of the podcast, Ryan asks Brian Wesbury about the impact of government spending on economic growth, the upcoming presidential election, and whether or not tariffs are an effective policy tool.
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Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Top Question from Clients (00:01:08)
3. Impact of Rising Interest Rates on Debt (00:05:13)
4. Government Size and Economic Impact (00:07:46)
5. Government Spending Efficiency (00:11:20)
6. Meeting Energy Demand (00:15:01)
7. Upcoming Elections Impact (00:17:55)
8. Republican Policies and Spending (00:22:27)
9. Fed and ECB Rate Cuts (00:33:22)
10. Effectiveness of Tariffs (00:35:41)
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