A LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT-ELECT -- Barrons.com
Congratulations on your historic victory. You have won not only the electoral college, but also, for the first time, a majority of the popular vote. This should put an end to the ceaseless questioning about your democratic legitimacy. You are the president most Americans want.Much has changed in the economy since you left office in 2021. You're inheriting an amazing recovery. But that can change quickly. Inflation may not be fully vanquished, and consumers are anxious about the future. The stock market welcomed your victory but will be quick to abandon you if the economic gains don't continue.As you consider your strategy and personnel choices for your new administration, you may want to consider a few friendly pieces of advice from those who, like you, are deeply invested in the fate of the economy and the markets.Third, keep the memory of the Covid-19 pandemic fresh in your mind as you think about who should staff public-health agencies. No one knows better than you how badly the eco