Consumer Habits as Economic Indicators, Trump’s Pledge on Power Plant Emissions

Simply Economics

Discover how everyday habits can provide clues about the state of the economy. Former President Donald Trump pledges to abolish a Biden administration rule on power plant emissions. Plus, the potential implementation of federal price controls on groceries sparks a heated debate. Explore the connection between consumer behavior, energy policies, and the economy in this episode.
Sources:
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/consumers-can-have-own-habits-show-how-think-economy-is-doing
https://nypost.com/2024/08/19/us-news/trump-pledges-to-abolish-epa-rule-on-power-plant-emissions-kamala-is-on-a-regulatory-jihad/
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/consumers-can-have-own-habits-show-how-think-economy-is-doing
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/chicago-grocery-owner-skeptical-harris-gouging-plan-what-exactly-we-trying-control
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:37) Is the economy slowing down? Clues hidden in everyday habits
(00:03:50) Trump pledges to abolish EPA rule on power plant emissions: ‘Kamala...
(00:04:55) Is the economy slowing down? Clues hidden in everyday habits
(00:07:55) Chicago grocery owner skeptical of Harris 'gouging' plan: 'What exactly are we trying to control?'