Executive Council Statement
Why Aren't We Having a Meaningful Discussion About the Global Economy?
… and high levels of ingenuity. In the post-World War II era, we led the world in growing our middle class and creating the right conditions for inclusive economic growth. But beginning in the 1970s, the direction of U.S. trade, tax and global economic policy changed from one of positive policies to promote growth and widespread wealth creation to policies that have concentrated wealth and political power in the hands … or more likely won’t, look at the years of evidence demonstrating that such an unbalanced system simply doesn’t work. We have been pushing for a debate on the facts and a comprehensive review of our trade policies, but those blinded by …