Tag: gdp
Rapid GDP Growth: Does Trump Deserve the Credit?
Trump and his supporters argue that the 2017 corporate tax rate cuts are spurring economic growth. Is there any truth to this? We discuss the real effects of the tax cuts with economics prof. Gerald…
The Economy Under Trump: Business Optimism Combined with Inequality
Trump’s Chair of Economic Advisors presented a glowing analysis of how business optimism and investment boomed with Trump’s election. But what do these figures mask and how accurate are they? We take a closer look…
China’s GDP Growth Slows Down: Is it Trump’s Trade War?
Prof. David Kotz argues that the trade war is counter-productive for everyone, including the US, because it does not include a plan for an industrial policy. The conflict foreshadows increasing unresolvable tensions between the two…
Trump Up in Polls; Who Benefits From Economic Growth?
GDP growth up, stock market up, will the economic expansion continue and who are the winners? Dean Baker and Randall Wray join host Paul Jay Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate….
Pollution Rises As China Ends COVID-19 Shutdown
As China’s economy reopens, old pollution trends are reappearing. It’s a cautionary tale for other countries as they end stay-at-home orders. Producer: Steve Horn Director/Video Editor: Bababtunde Ogunfolaju Subscribe to our page and support our…
U.S. Real GDP higher than previously thought, new data shows; no recession in sight
The U.S. Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 2.1% for the second quarter of 2023, according to a revised report released Thursday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Julia Pollak, chief economist for…
