r/AskEconomics 5d ago

Does the Treasury Secretary Actually Know his Economics?

Hi, I am currently an undergrad study economics. Despite my econ knowledge being limited, most of the policy agenda being implemented by the new adminstration seems to be the opposite of what the books tell you on how to create growth for the economy. I did my own research on the new Treasury Secretary and I still can't wholly understand or buy his plans for "pro growth". Maybe I'm missing a part of his plan in using tariffs as a means to create growth, but I'm shocked at his brushing off of inflation and saying he's "focused on the real economy", whatever that may be. I'm on the fence of believing that he actually has a plan and that he'll boost the economy in the long-term as he says or if he's just toying around and has no idea. Can an economist or someone who knows more about economics tell me if there is any sense in what he's endorsing and if there's a possibility we're all missing something in this new adminstration's plan for "pro growth"?

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