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- The President can propose and lobby Congress for programs and packages that are designed to affect the economy
- The President has the power to veto economic programs, tax hikes or cuts, and expenditures that Congress passes.
- The President appoints ( subject to Senate approval) the chairman of the federal reserve board who has great control over the money supply and interest rates.
- The treasury, under control of the President, can take steps that affect the foreign exchange rate and affect the balance of trade and the prices of imports and exports.
- The President can use his powers of persuasion to prevent and settle strikes in key industries , such as steel, auto, railroads, mining, etc. that affect the overall econom
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoUltimately, yes. As the elected leader of the US, the President is responsible for the economy as part of domestic policy. Remember also the words on the sign on President Harry Truman's desk, "The buck stops here." (pun intended--but no less true.)
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∙ 15y agoThe President doesn't affect the economy. The fiscal responsibility of our government spending is in the hands of Congress.
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∙ 15y agoDonate money ?????
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What did President Roosevelt do to help the economy after the stock market crash?
He introduced the New Deal
What did president Franklin D. Roosevelt created what he called to help boost the American economy?
The new deal
Why did he become president?
he wanted to help the American because he knows that the Americans economy it's not doing well
What did president Coolidge do to help the economy?
He ran a fundraiser and gave the benefits to the government
How did Nixon try help the economy?
President Nixon did try to help the economy. Nixon imposed wage-price controls which were not successful. Nixon also attempted to gain better management of government financial programs.
What did President Kennedy think should be the role of the government in the economy?
As president, Kennedy urged Congress to pass laws to help the millions of americans living in poverty.
Which president used fiscal policy to help the economy and it didn't work well?
Barack Obama seems to be one example.
To help combat the ailing economy in the early 70s President Nixon took the US off the standard?
The gold standard
How many presidents tried to help the US economy?
All US presidents have made efforts to help the economy in one way or another. However, it is worth noting that some presidents are particularly recognized for their significant impact on the economy, such as Franklin D. Roosevelt for his New Deal policies during the Great Depression and Ronald Reagan for his economic policies focused on deregulation and tax cuts.
President Hoover expected the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to .?
President Hubert Hoover expected the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to energize the economy and help the Stock Market poll out of its downturn. The Corporation was a huge disappointment.
What is the government doing to help me find employment?
President Obama is coming up with a new stimulus package to help with unemployment. The Government is constantly coming up with new plans to help the economy.
During the Great Depression President Franklin D Roosevelt created what he called to help boost the American economy?
The new deal :)
