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Is our national debt finally too much? (update)

Sep 23, 2026 · 29m
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  • The national debt has reached $40 trillion, prompting questions about its sustainability.
  • Economists debate how to define 'too much' debt, a complex macroeconomic question.
  • Past research on debt limits sparked significant economic debate and analysis.

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