Why a Close Race Between Clinton and Trump Matters

The transcript discusses potential fiscal policies under a Clinton presidency, focusing on growth through infrastructure and workforce investment rather than immediate stimulus. It also explores the implications of different election outcomes on the Republican Party and highlights potential external economic risks from China, Europe, and emerging markets.

What is the primary focus of the Clinton campaign's economic policy as discussed in the video?

• Infrastructure and workforce investment

• Cutting the deficit

• Tax reductions

• Immediate fiscal stimulus

What does the speaker hope regarding the closeness of the election?

• That it is postponed

• That it results in a tie

• That it is not a close election

• That it is a close election

What might happen to the Republican Party if they lose in a landslide?

• They will ignore the results

• They will gain more supporters

• They will dissolve

• They will reorient and unify

Which two regions are identified as major external risks to the US economy?

• Africa and South America

• Europe and China

• Australia and India

• Middle East and Russia

What is a secondary economic risk mentioned in the video?

• The US housing market

• Resource-intensive emerging markets

• Technological unemployment

• The rise of cryptocurrency