To this question the respondent is merely to answer yes or no. But this kind of question is highly misleading because it presupposes that it is the government's role to somehow manage the economy. If this is the case, to ask the question of whether old so and so is doing a good job at something that cannot be done is superfluous. This should be the real focus of debate and yet it rarely is. Somewhere along the way Americans have forgotten not only how economies work, but also the proper role of government.
Economy is a natural part of life.
As we all know, there simply are not enough resources and products available in the world for us all to have all we want at a zero price. Choosing one alternative generally means giving up a host of other options. In our choices we first satisfy those desires that we find most pressing. The development of free markets offers one means by which individuals seek to satisfy their wants and desires. Their rise allows individuals to produce and trade amongst themselves those things that they individually find most valuable.