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How much national debt is too much?

Jun 7, 2024 · 26m
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  • Reviews the 2010 study by two economists suggesting that economic growth slows significantly once national debt exceeds 90% of GDP
  • Examines the uncertainties around pinpointing exactly when national debt becomes economically problematic, despite various academic attempts
  • Assesses whether the U.S. should be concerned about its current 26 trillion dollar debt level given what economists actually know

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