Deregulation doing little to boost economy

There is little to suggest that President Donald Trump’s deregulatory agenda has provided a significant boost to economic growth. While it may still be too soon to fully judge the impact, the historical evidence suggests that hopes of a more significant boost in the longer run are also likely to be disappointed.

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