[[Economist]]s say that the outcome of every presidential election can be predicted by how well the [[economy]] is doing on [[Election Day]]. Can the president control the economy? Not completely, but he can have an influence. Voters typically reelect him if the economy is doing well, but elect someone else if it is doing poorly. | [[Economist]]s say that the outcome of every presidential election can be predicted by how well the [[economy]] is doing on [[Election Day]]. Can the president control the economy? Not completely, but he can have an influence. Voters typically reelect him if the economy is doing well, but elect someone else if it is doing poorly. |