The Power Politics of Trump's Vow to Jail Clinton

The video discusses the importance of political power alternation in democracies, highlighting the dangers of jailing political opponents. It examines market reactions to potential election outcomes, focusing on the probability of Secretary Clinton's victory. The discussion extends to the impact of political events on currency and trade, particularly the Mexican peso and Canadian dollar, and touches on immigration issues.

What key aspect does Professor Feldman highlight as crucial for a functioning democracy?

• Military strength

• Cultural homogeneity

• Alternation of political power without jailing opponents

• Economic stability

How do market experts view the potential outcome of the election according to the discussion?

• They believe the election is too close to call

• They expect a market crash regardless of the outcome

• They see a 75% probability of Clinton winning

• They are certain of a Trump victory

What currency is mentioned as being influenced by the election probabilities?

• Euro

• Japanese Yen

• Mexican Peso

• British Pound

What is the potential impact of building a northern wall discussed in the video?

• Increased immigration from the US to Canada

• Strengthened US-Canada relations

• Decreased immigration from Canada

• Increased trade with Canada

Which currency is considered as a proxy for the election alongside the Mexican peso?

• Indian Rupee

• Canadian Dollar

• Australian Dollar

• Swiss Franc