By: Cloe Hughes We often attribute the current state of the economy to the president. During recent inflation, the Biden administration has often gotten the blame for soaring gas prices and the rising prices of eggs. In regards to the upcoming presidential election, the presidential impact on the economy is the most important issue for swing-state voters. However, presidents do not necessarily have as much direct power over the economy in the short term as most people think. Economic Influential Factors Presidential decisions —including tech, health care, foreign policy, trade, agriculture and more— often have long-term effects on the economy.…

By: Caley Conser Climate change will be costly, whether you believe in it or not. Unfortunately for the U.S., paying with interest over time is not helping. As the Earth’s atmosphere heats up due to massive carbon dioxide emissions, the environment begins to contort. The increase in global temperatures results in rising sea levels and increased water vaporization, inflaming natural disasters like flooding, hurricanes, extreme heat, drought and wildfires. An enormous price tag comes with these disasters. Climate Change and the Economy Last year, the Biden Administration’s Office of Management and Budget announced that the “U.S. government could spend an additional…