As the U.S. presidential race tightens, voters and experts remain divided on who would better handle the U.S. economy—Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. A recent Financial Times (FT) poll shows that while voters lean toward Trump, economic experts, including Nobel laureates, support Harris.
According to an October poll by FT and the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, 44% of registered voters believe that Trump would manage the U.S. economy better than Harris, who received 43% support. Furthermore, 45% of voters said they would be better off financially under Trump compared to 37% for Harris. This shift in voter sentiment indicates growing concerns about Harris’ economic pitch as the election nears.
Additionally, 51% of voters said they felt “much” or “somewhat” better off during Trump’s tenure, whereas only 28% felt similarly under Biden’s leadership. These figures suggest a challenging perception battle for Harris and the Democrats, despite strong economic growth and low unemployment under the Biden-Harris administration.
Contrary to public sentiment, 23 Nobel Prize-winning economists have publicly endorsed Kamala Harris’ economic agenda. In an open letter, they praised her plan as “vastly superior” to Trump’s, stating that her policies would enhance national health, sustainability, investment, employment opportunities, and fairness. They warned that Trump’s economic approach would be counterproductive in comparison.
The endorsement from economic experts contrasts sharply with voter sentiment, highlighting the split between public perception and expert analysis as the election approaches.
