On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump began his second term. He has since issued over 50 directives that have already begun reshaping economic, ethical, and social landscapes. As we analyze these directives, it is important to understand their consequences through historical parallels and philosophical perspectives. To that end, I draw on the insights of David Ricardo and Alexis de Tocqueville to evaluate the implications of these edicts. Economic Fallout: The Return of Protectionism One … [Read more...] about Trump vs. Ricardo vs. Tocqueville : The Economic, Ethical, and Social Fallout of Trump’s Directives
Pavan Choudary