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How Politics Shape the Economy

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The divergence of economic opinion along partisan lines has perhaps never been greater.  In other words, one’s beliefs regarding U.S. economic prospects are likely to be shaped heavily by one’s politics. 

In the words of Richard Curtin, who directs the University of Michigan’s monthly survey of consumer sentiment, "the partisan divide has never had as large an impact on consumers’ economic expectations."

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Anirban Basu, Chariman Chief Executive Officer of Sage Policy Group (SPG), is one of the Mid-Atlantic region's leading economic consultants. Prior to founding SPG he was Chairman and CEO of Optimal Solutions Group, a company he co-founded and which continues to operate. Anirban has also served as Director of Applied Economics and Senior Economist for RESI, where he used his extensive knowledge of the Mid-Atlantic region to support numerous clients in their strategic decision-making processes. Clients have included the Maryland Department of Transportation, St. Paul Companies, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Players Committee and the Martin O'Malley mayoral campaign.