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What Really Drives Economic Growth? with Tim Doescher – Part 2 (Ep. 67)
What actually drives economic growth, and what happens when governments try to control it?
In this episode, John and Alex Soutsos continue their conversation with Tim Doescher, diving deeper into the real-world impact of economic policy, from Reagan-era tax cuts to today’s debates around tariffs, inflation, and central banking.
John and Alex discuss:
A breakdown of supply-side economics and why it gained traction during the Reagan administration
How modern monetary theory abandoned empirical evidence to justify government spending, debt, and inflation
Why tax systems matter, including the case for a flat tax and the unintended consequences of complex tax codes
The reality of tariffs in a global economy, including trade tensions with China, and the balance between fairness and free markets
The future of the Federal Reserve, including Kevin Warsh’s potential leadership and what it could mean for interest rates, inflation, and economic growth
And more.
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What Really Drives Economic Growth? with Tim Doescher – Part 1 (Ep. 66)
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