The National Debt & Deficits
The accumulation of yearly deficits and the debate over the debt ceiling.
Key Questions
- 1At what point does national debt become a threat to national security?
- 2Are we unfairly burdening future generations with current spending?
- 3Does "crowding out" prevent private investment when the government borrows too much?
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