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#187 - Should We Stop Worrying About National Deficits?

#187 - Should We Stop Worrying About National Deficits?

FromOpen to Debate


#187 - Should We Stop Worrying About National Deficits?

FromOpen to Debate

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Dec 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Governments around the world have spent unprecedented sums — trillions of dollars — to combat the economic impacts of coronavirus. But just what does rising government debt mean for our future? A new crop of economists – adherents to Modern Monetary Theory – have a bold proposition: Don't worry about it. Stephanie Kelton, James Galbraith, Todd Buchholz, and Otmar Issing join us for a debate on national debt in our third episode of "That's Debatable," our new series presented in partnership with Bloomberg Media and sponsored by IBM.  

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Released:
Dec 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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America feels divided. From the most salient questions about our national identity and place in the world, to fundamental concerns about technology, religion, the economy, and public policy, Intelligence Squared U.S. is here to help. A respite from polarized discussions, we bring together the smartest minds to debate and dissect issues in depth, restoring civility and bringing intelligence to the public square in the process.