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The Impact of Managers on Veteran-Laden Teams and the Influence of Political Parties on the President's Power
07:51 - 14:54 (07:03)
This podcast discusses how veteran-laden teams may rely less on their managers and the limited impact that presidents may have on the economy due to the close working relationship with the legislative branch. The conversation also touches on how a president's power may be influenced by whether their party controls Congress.
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Majority of economists believe that fiscal stimulus is good for the economy, however, presidential actions have little effect on economic outcomes due to the requirement to work closely with the legislative branch.
07:51 - 09:27 (01:36)
Summary
Majority of economists believe that fiscal stimulus is good for the economy, however, presidential actions have little effect on economic outcomes due to the requirement to work closely with the legislative branch.
ChapterThe Impact of Managers on Veteran-Laden Teams and the Influence of Political Parties on the President's Power
Episode11. How Much Does the President of the U.S. Really Matter?
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
A discussion on the possibility of betting on political outcomes with Justin Wolfers, associate professor of business and public policy at the Wharton School.
09:27 - 11:26 (01:58)
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A discussion on the possibility of betting on political outcomes with Justin Wolfers, associate professor of business and public policy at the Wharton School. Also includes insights on presidential leadership from former Attorney General John Ashcroft.
ChapterThe Impact of Managers on Veteran-Laden Teams and the Influence of Political Parties on the President's Power
Episode11. How Much Does the President of the U.S. Really Matter?
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
The influence of a manager on a team's record may be less significant for veteran teams while younger teams without much experience may require a more impactful manager.
11:26 - 14:54 (03:28)
Summary
The influence of a manager on a team's record may be less significant for veteran teams while younger teams without much experience may require a more impactful manager.