Scott Bessent and the ‘Three Arrows’ Growth Strategy: What You Need to Know

Trump’s treasury secretary nominee lays out his 3-3-3 growth plan.
Scott Bessent and the ‘Three Arrows’ Growth Strategy: What You Need to Know
Investor Scott Bessent speaks on the economy in Asheville, N.C., on Aug. 14, 2024. Matt Kelley/AP Photo
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It could be said that President-elect Donald Trump’s Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent’s plan for the world’s largest economy was inspired by the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

A decade ago, the Japanese prime minister sought to overhaul the economy using a strategy called the “Three Arrows.” The three-pronged approach consisted of increasing government spending, easing monetary policy, and adjusting the economic landscape to bolster growth prospects.

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Andrew Moran has been writing about business, economics, and finance for more than a decade. He is the author of "The War on Cash."