George H.W. Bush's Economic Policy Link to Donald Trump

George H.W. Bush's Economic Policy Link to Donald Trump

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Business, Social Studies

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The video discusses economic policy under various Republican administrations, highlighting experiences from Reagan to Trump. It covers economic growth, the end of the recession in the early 1990s, and the concept of 'voodoo economics.' The discussion also touches on tax cuts, fiscal challenges, and the risk of twin deficits, emphasizing the role of Congress in implementing spending cuts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which administrations did the speaker work under?

President Carter, President Clinton, President Obama, and President Trump

President Reagan, President George HW Bush, President George W Bush, and President Trump

President Nixon, President Ford, President Carter, and President Reagan

President Kennedy, President Johnson, President Nixon, and President Ford

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant economic event during President George HW Bush's tenure?

The end of the Cold War

The financial crisis of 2008

The dot-com bubble

The recession and subsequent economic growth

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the concept of 'voodoo economics' associated with?

Implementing trade tariffs

Raising interest rates

Cutting taxes to spur economic growth

Increasing government spending

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a 'twin deficit' in economic terms?

A situation where both trade and fiscal deficits occur

A scenario of high interest rates and low investment

A period of simultaneous inflation and unemployment

A condition of balanced budget and trade surplus

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is responsible for implementing spending cuts proposed by the President?

The Federal Reserve

The Supreme Court

Congress

The Department of Treasury