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MiB: Stephanie Kelton on US Fiscal Policy and the ‘Deficit Myth’

The Big Picture

We discuss US fiscal policy, recession risks, and her New York Times bestseller “ The Deficit Myth: Modern Monetary Theory and the Birth of the Peoples Economy.” Senate Budget Committee, and was senior economic adviser for Bernie Sanders 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns. She served as chief economist on the U.S.

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How Will the One, Big, Beautiful Tax Bill Impact Markets?

Carson Wealth

Rising Deficits Have Boosted Profits in the Past Over the long run, market returns are mostly driven by profit growth, which depends on the economy. It’s the net result of saving and consumption by four sectors of the economy: households, businesses, governments, and the rest of the world via trade. Still, it can explain a lot.

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Market Commentary: Stocks Climb on Greater Clarity, but Rate Uncertainty Remains Elevated

Carson Wealth

All else equal, deficit-financed spending will boost profits (as they did in 2016-2019, 2020-2021, and even 2023-2024). To provide an additional boost to the economy, the bill likely has to be larger, perhaps closer to $5 trillion, with most benefits front-loaded. How Big Will the Tax Bill Be?

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Economic Outlook and the Election

Calculated Risk

After the election in November 2016, I pointed out that the economy was solid, that there were significant economic tailwinds and that it was unlikely that Mr. Trump would do everything he said during the campaign ( emphasis added ). For example, in 2016, I was positive on housing starts and new home sales.

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Things Change

The Better Letter

Apple, buoyed by quality products, Buffett’s big position (he bought his first stake in 2016 and added very substantially in 2020), and very sticky customers, led the parade. The broader economy matters. All 1990 list members are gone by 2010. The 2020 top ten list is very tech heavy. We’ll see what 2030 and beyond bring.

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How And Why To Give Away Your Money In 2024

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

A changing political landscape, the state of the economy, donor sentiment, and industry changes are four areas which present challenges and opportunities alike. adults report donating to a political candidate in 2016, compared to 6% in 1992. households donating to charity decreased from 66% in 2000 to 53% in 2016.”

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Making More From Less

Brown Advisory

Tue, 11/29/2016 - 14:44. The budget gap for nonprofits has widened because of a slump in their three sources of funds—donations, grants and portfolio returns. 1 Also, from fiscal year 2009 until fiscal year 2016, federal agencies cut annual grants to private and public organizations by 3.4% Making More From Less.