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In a recent publication by Daniel Lacalle on dlacalle.com, a detailed critique is presented on Kamala Harris’s economic proposals, aligning them with what the author refers to as “21st century socialism” – a plan that seemingly echoes the economic policies that have historically plagued Argentina under the banner of Peronism. The pillars of Harris’s approach, as outlined, include price controls, elevated taxes, substantial government intervention, and massive subsidies, the funding for which is projected to come from an ever-depleting source via the printing of currency. This, Lacalle argues, is not just a departure from traditional economic policy but a stride towards an economic model that could debilitate the United States’ fiscal stability. Citing the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB), Lacalle points out that Harris’s proposals could cost upwards of $1.95 trillion over a decade, a figure that could inflate even further if these measures become permanent fixtures of American economic policy.
The criticism extends to the broader implications of implementing such a plan, with Lacalle asserting that the Harris strategy would not only balloon the US public debt by a staggering $24 trillion over ten years but would also stifle investment and growth through its heavy reliance on tax hikes. This approach, the author suggests, undermines the fabric of a healthy economy, which traditionally relies on manageable deficits and sustainable growth rates. Lacalle brings into question the viability of offsetting these extensive expenditures through increased taxes on corporations and high income earners, branding it an overly simplistic and historically ineffective strategy. Furthermore, he posits that such fiscal policies could lead to an exacerbated deficit, potentially reaching 6.9 percent of GDP by 2034, a significant leap from the average of the previous five decades.
In a further critique, Lacalle dissects the potential societal impacts of Harris’s economic agenda, projecting an era marked by higher inflation, erosion in real wages, and a deteriorating private sector. He points to the adverse effects of such policies on the American middle class, asserting that the true beneficiaries would be the government and its allied corporations, resulting in a distorted economy where wealth is disproportionately funneled towards the state. Lacalle argues that while Harris’s plan promises short-term relief and benefits, the long-term consequences will be felt most harshly by the poorest segments of society, who will bear the brunt of inflated public debt and restricted economic opportunities.
Finally, Lacalle warns of the broader geopolitical and economic ramifications of adopting Harris’s proposed fiscal policy, including the risk of the U.S. dollar losing its stature as the world’s reserve currency. This potential outcome, he argues, stems from accumulating debt levels and the erosion of fiscal discipline, marking a stark departure from established economic principles. The narrative Lacalle sets forth paints a bleak picture of a future under Harris’s economic plan, drawing parallels to faltering economies worldwide that have suffered under similar socialist agendas. He closes by reflecting on the paradox of striving for economic independence and growth through policies that have historically led to economic stagnation and decline.
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