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Nassim Taleb and Scott Bessent Clash Over Trump Economy Numbers: Who’s Right?

Oct 6, 2026 · 02:35 PM ET· updated 8h ago
Nassim Taleb and Scott Bessent Clash Over Trump Economy Numbers: Who’s Right?

Nassim Taleb challenged Scott Bessent’s claims on U.S. GDP, productivity and corporate dominance. Here’s what the data show.

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Two smart money people disagree about whether the U.S. economy is doing well. When experts argue about the numbers, it means the real picture is complicated and unclear.

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