Category: Nixon
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1971
WTF Happened In 1971?” focuses on the pivotal economic changes following President Nixon’s suspension of the dollar’s convertibility into gold, effectively ending the gold standard and marking a significant moment in modern economic history. This shift has been linked to rising inequality, soaring debt levels, and the growing influence of the financial industry, contrasting sharply with the…
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Tariff Man
“Can Trump’s Tariffs Work?” explores President-elect Donald Trump’s strong advocacy for tariffs as a means to protect American jobs and stimulate the economy, an approach he has termed himself as a “Tariff Man.” It details his proposed tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China, and the economic reactions these policies triggered. The discussion contrasts Trump’s tariff…