Election Economics: Candidates’ Policies and Their Impact on America

As the 2024 presidential race intensifies, we analyze the economic implications of candidates' proposals, focusing on the contrasting visions of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. We also delve into a new report on the economic costs of climate change for Oregonians, the contentious U.S. Steel acquisition by Nippon Steel, and the heated debate over raising the minimum wage in West Virginia. Join us for a comprehensive look at how these issues shape the future of the American economy.

Sources:
https://www.salon.com/2024/10/26/what-the-teaches-us-about-the-economy/
https://ktvz.com/news/environment/2024/10/26/new-economics-forum-issues-first-look-report-as-it-aims-to-tally-the-costs-of-climate-change-for-oregonians/
https://www.startribune.com/ramstad-iron-range-watches-closely-as-us-steel-deal-runs-into-economic-nationalism/601170112
https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/west-virginian-economists-and-business-leaders-weigh-in-on-increasing-the-minimum-wage/article_e40552ba-9244-11ef-8078-13d1d50c4d54.html

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:44) What the election teaches us about the economy
(00:03:43) New economics forum issues 'first look' report as it aims to tally the costs of climate change for Oregonians
(00:07:06) Ramstad: Iron Range watches closely as U.S. Steel deal runs into economic nationalism
(00:07:58) West Virginian economists and business leaders weigh in on increasing the minimum wage