I personally think the President has a very real, indirect effect on our economy.
Policy decisions, both internal and external such as tax cuts and starting wars, and helping america and the companies in its borders feel secure. Keeping the nation financially solvent, paying down our national debt (to me this is the most direct and powerful means a President can effect the economy). His ability to charge up the american population. The willingness of the government to go after companies who cheat the system such as the disregarding of several major corporations moving their accounts offshore.
I think these things, plus many others have a very real effect on the economy.
Or you can believe that what FDR did had no effect on taking us from the worst Depression this country has ever seen to the most powerful nation the world has ever known.
Last edited by Superbelt; 01-05-2004 at 12:04 PM..
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