Economics and Finance

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The Economic Consequences of [ Current US Policies]

Authors: Richard Blaber
Comments: 17 Pages. CC-BY-NC-ND.

Following the introduction of heavy tariffs by President Donald Trump in his second term in the White House, some of them punitive, and almost all of them ruled illegal by the US Court of International Trade and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit [1], with a further appeal to the Republican-majority Supreme Court (which has now ruled), this paper will examine the likely consequences of a trade war between the US and some of its major trading partners, such as China and the EU, for the American and global economies, with reference to the historical parallel of the 1930s. Trump’s attempts to wrest control of monetary policy from the Federal Reserve may signal that he intends to repeat the competitive devaluations (currency war) of the 1930s as well. It will also examine the effects of his fiscal policy on the US economy.
Category: Economics and Finance

[1] viXra:2509.0084 [pdf] submitted on 2025-09-14 15:42:50

Decentralized Governance as a Pathway to Sustainable National Development: A Case Study of Pakistan

Authors: Muhammad Razzaq Aman Wattoo
Comments: 10 Pages.

National development depends greatly on how well governance systems work and how effectively administrative units provide services. In many large and highly populated countries, including Pakistan, governance often struggles with inefficiency, bureaucratic hurdles, and unequal service delivery. These issues weaken development outcomes even when governments spend heavily on social and economic programs. This paper suggests a Union Council—based decentralized governance framework as a practical solution. By placing decision-making and service delivery closer to local communities, the model can improve efficiency, accountability, and access. It also helps reduce delays in the judicial process, ensures fairer distribution of resources, and encourages inclusive participation in development. Comparative case studies and quantitative evidence demonstrate that empowering Union Councils creates opportunities for sustainable growth, better infrastructure, and grassroots wealth generation. Overall, a decentralized system focused on Union Councils can make governance more responsive and strengthen Pakistan’s path toward balanced national development.
Category: Economics and Finance