President Trump says he’s brought $21 trillion of new investment into America since taking office. Sometimes it’s $18 trillion, sometimes $22 trillion. The exact figure isn’t the problem. All of them are wrong, by a lot.

In this episode, Justin Wolfers gives you the questions you need to ask to test any huge number.

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