A thought experiment on how to fix the national debt problem
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25 min
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2 min
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Fundraising & VC, Psychology & Behavior, Science & Discovery
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What It Covers
Three economists examine whether accelerating economic growth through tax cuts, infrastructure spending, immigration reform, and housing policy could help reduce America's $30 trillion national debt burden.
Notable Moment
Budget analyst Doug Elmendorf compares smart deficit reduction to avoiding selling your car when in debt, since you need transportation to earn money for repayment.
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