From GDP to Bourbon Prices: A Balanced Scorecard for the Nation
Duration: 54.32 | Recorded on January 19, 2025
S2E4 - In this episode, the brothers dive into a data-driven discussion about how to measure presidential success. Instead of relying on political spin or folklore, they explore a wide range of metrics, from traditional economic indicators like GDP, inflation (CPI and PPI), and unemployment rates, to less conventional measures like labor participation rates, manufacturing jobs, international conflict reduction, and health outcomes. (They even consider the impact of presidential policies on the price of bourbon and rum!) The brothers discuss how…
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