While the CBO’s (Congressional Budget Office) 2018-2028 report presents federal budget projections, the numbers also reflect the tradeoffs and some tough decisions.
Election Economics 2016: Does Anyone Care About the Debt?
An ignored issue during the first presidential debate, the soaring federal debt would increase further if Clinton and Trump implemented their proposals.
Why (not) to Worry About China
While economic concerns about China can be statistically confirmed, those China worries might be unwarranted when we look more closely at the tradeoffs.
All You Need to Know About the Federal Debt
Through just two graphs, one chart and a game, you can learn all you need to know about federal deficits, surpluses and the federal debt,
Weekly Roundup: From Super Bowl Spending to Puerto Rican Subsidies
This week’s economic news summary includes disputes about Kobe Bryant and intellectual property, Puerto Rican and Super Bowl subsidies, and deficit worries.
The Mystery of the Disappearing Deficit Worries
Although deficit worries have been confirmed by the CBO, the presidential hopefuls have ignored the topic and the voters have shown less concern.
The Benefits of Perpetual Federal Debt
Very long term federal debt that has no date for redemption like UK First World War bonds and U.S. Revolutionary War debt depend on good public credit.
From Estonia: Cheap International Calls, Priceless Tweets
Estonia’s market economy resulted from eurozone membership, human capital and infrastructure development and fiscal discipline.