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A thought experiment on how to fix the national debt problem

Jul 2, 2025 · 25m
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  • Economists examine whether economic growth alone can solve the national debt crisis and what policies could accelerate growth
  • Explores the political fantasy that spending-driven growth will pay for itself and the reality of what actually drives long-term growth
  • Analyzes whether the U.S. economy can grow fast enough to outrun massive national debt or if a fiscal crisis is inevitable

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