In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO, Steve Odland, and Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), discuss the federal debt, where it stands today, and what can be done to get it under control. Tune in to find out: How has the national public debt risen over time? What have been the main drivers? What is the optimal debt-to-GDP ratio? What is driving the urgency to reduce the public debt? Why have some recent presidents said debt doesn’t matter? What fiscal policies will help get the debt under control? How long will it take to reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio to a responsible level?