Feldstein: No Clue What Trump Would Do as President

The transcript discusses the potential economic stimulus by a presidential nominee, analyzing the debt to GDP ratio and its implications. It explores growth strategies, market reforms, and challenges in measuring growth and productivity accurately, highlighting issues like quality improvements and inflation misestimation.

What is the main concern about the potential new president's economic policies?

• Concentration on healthcare reforms

• Emphasis on increasing exports

• Focus on reducing taxes

• Lack of clarity on economic advisors

What has been the trend of the GDP in recent years according to the discussion?

• It has been declining rapidly

• It has been rising slowly

• It has been fluctuating unpredictably

• It has remained constant

What is one of the reasons for the rising debt to GDP ratio?

• Decreased tax rates

• Stable GDP growth

• Increased government spending

• Sequester and tax increases

What is a significant challenge in measuring real economic growth?

• Lack of technological advancements

• Stable inflation rates

• Quality improvements not captured in statistics

• Increased workforce participation

Why might inflation be overestimated according to the discussion?

• Owing to high unemployment rates

• As a result of increased exports

• Because of unaccounted quality improvements

• Due to inaccurate GDP measurements