The U.S. electoral spectacle is rightly capturing global attention. While much is made of each candidate’s personal qualities, the stark difference between the candidates also applies to economic platforms. This note assesses the potential consequences of both candidates’ platforms as they are currently articulated. We devote more attention to former President Trump’s plans, given that many of them seem more likely to be implemented than those currently laid out by President Biden. While there is of course much uncertainty regarding the eventual winner, with polls suggesting a roughly 50-50 chance of victory for both ... (full story)