Economic Affairs

'Bidenomics' will be a net plus for Asia

US economic policy will be less capricious, more predictable and more multilateral

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Analysts have started putting out reports on "Bidenomics", and with good reason. Judging from the opinion polls, there's a fair chance - though it's by no means certain - that Democratic candidate Joe Biden will win the United States presidential election on Nov 3.

So it's worth speculating on what Bidenomics will be about and its possible impact on Asia, which could be far-reaching.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on October 14, 2020, with the headline 'Bidenomics' will be a net plus for Asia. Subscribe