Macro Policy

Stagflation is one of the most feared economic crises that a nation can encounter. It occurs when there is no growth in the economy yet inflation continues, causing the average person to suffer and leaving policy makers helpless. Most Americans have not lived through a stagflation experience, with the last true case of U.S. stagflation occurring in the 1970s , as oil shocks drove up the cost of energy while the overall economy remained at a standstill. Today, tariff pressures

Background Information: ​Geopolitical disputes in the Middle East have long played a critical role in shaping global economic conditions, particularly through their impact on the highly dependable oil markets. Iran, as a major oil producer and a key player in the Strait of Hormuz , through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply passes, wields significant influence over global oil prices. Historically, disruptions in this region have led to spikes in energy costs, notably

In September 2025, the White House announced one of the most drastic immigration policy changes in the past several years: a $100,000 application fee for new H1-B visas. The Trump Administration frames the move as a measure to “protect U.S. workers,” and is sure to cause a major shift in how America manages the inflow of skilled foreign labor that has long fueled sectors such as tech, finance, and medicine. Under the announcement specified that the fee applies to applicatio