Rubenstein: Trump Will Have to Pick and Choose Agenda

The transcript discusses the integration of business leaders into government roles, highlighting the potential benefits and challenges. It emphasizes the need for certainty in business policies and the complexities of navigating government bureaucracy. The appointment of Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State is examined, noting his global corporate perspective. The importance of realistic and achievable policies for economic growth is underscored.

What is a potential outcome of having business leaders in government roles?

• No impact on government operations

• Varied success depending on adaptability

• Immediate policy changes

• Guaranteed success in government

What is a significant challenge the President-elect might face with Congress?

• Opposition from the same party

• Complete agreement on all policies

• Unanimous support for all proposals

• Lack of any new ideas

What is a major issue with the existing bureaucracy in government?

• It is easy to change quickly

• It is resistant to new leadership

• It has no influence on policy

• It supports all new policies

What perspective does Rex Tillerson bring to his role as Secretary of State?

• A focus on local businesses

• A purely domestic focus

• A corporate global perspective

• An academic perspective

What do business people value most in government policies?

• Flexibility

• Complexity

• Certainty

• Ambiguity