Senate Passes U.S. Debt Ceiling Bill… Where Does That Leave Us?

Season 3, Episode 17: Dr. Kuehl talks about the most recent updates on debt levels in the U.S.

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 3, Episode 17 (9:24 in length), Dr. Kuehl answers another member question: “What are the potential long-term consequences of the increasing public debt levels in major economies, and what strategies should governments adopt to manage and mitigate these risks?”    

• Why are we the only country in the world to raise the debt ceiling?   
• What do we want to do when it comes to saving and spending revenues?  
• How should we be looking at budgets?     
• What % is the U.S. in debt compared to other countries? 
• What are the biggest categories??      
• What is the number one issue for debt?    
• Policies? Biting the bullet??      
• Is this debt issue indefinite?
• What is the fundamental message here?

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