Long a focus of conservatives, the level of public borrowing is starting to concern left-leaning economists. Proposed ...

Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis outlines policies the Trump administration could pursue to reduce the long-term growth of the national debt while spurring additional economic growth.

For each presidential administration, we calculated the compound annual growth rate of the national debt, from their first year in office to their last. Annual debt measurements used in these ...

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released its latest 10-year budget outlook, which projected the U.S. is on track ...

In recent decades, the national debt has been rising faster than economic growth (GDP). America’s debt rose during the financial crisis of 2008 as spending increased and economic activity slowed ...

America's national debt hit a new record in November when it eclipsed $36 trillion for the first time ever. It's a staggering amount that can not only effect U.S. economic growth but also essential ...

The national debt has been getting more press lately as America prepares for the November election. It's of particular concern after it swelled during the COVID-19 pandemic like an expandable ...

Governments tend to increase borrowing to stimulate growth and boost aggregate demand ... How Does Modern Monetary Theory View National Debt? Modern monetary theory suggests that sovereign ...