How does the president affect the economy if the president does affect it?

[deangelo51]

I'm writing an essay about this. Please cite your resources.

From what I have read online, the president doesn't have control over the economy, but some do say that the president contributes somehow. I know when Congress passes laws (which sometimes cost a huge amount of money to implement), the President can either sign it or let it stay in the desk for 10 days then it'll take into effect by itself. Which means that the President won't be blamed if we, the people, don't like it.

[hardin]

Through tax increases, health reform etc. etc.

[rheged]

Get yourself a copy of the Constitution. That is the document which describes the powers and responsibilities of the office of the President. And make no mistake about it he is supposed to "lead" the nation, "represent" the people and "command" our military. Inaction is also action. A president is accountable for his time in office but "We the People" are quite divided and this current president has failed miserably at uniting the people. He is a blamer.

[arvad]

When the president sends his unelected agency cronies out to force reams of new regulations against business, I would say that he is affecting the economy. Not even going to discuss energy. Sorry, but this question is opening a can of worms that would take volumes of books (Obama recent history) to cover. Backyard clean-up is waiting.