Economic promises often take center stage in politics, dazzling voters with the allure of quick fixes and populist cure. However, as history has repeatedly shown, well-intentioned financial interventions can lead to unforeseen consequences, distorting markets and triggering economic crises. As we approach the 2024 presidential election, candidates on both sides of the aisle are once again offering a range of fiscal proposals that may sound appealing but could potentially harm the very people they aim to help. Thomas Vartanian shares how we can discern between genuine solutions and potentially harmful populist promises.