The National Debt History, Trends And Impact
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The document discusses the national debt of the United States, including its current size of over $9 trillion as of 2007, who it is owed to, historical trends, and potential impacts. It notes that total debt obligations including programs like Social Security and Medicare exceed $53 trillion. Much of the debt is held by the public and foreign governments, with foreign holdings increasing in recent years. Rising costs of programs and an aging population threaten to increase the debt to unsustainable levels if not addressed.
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* The situation has become worse, not better, in spite of throwing
hundreds of billions of dollars at the problem. The TARP funds were not
used as intended, and are being redirected for other purposes.
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next couple of years as have already occurred. One out of every seven
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1. The United States debt ceiling crisis arose because the legal debt limit was reached while budget deficits continued to rise the debt levels.
2. Failure to raise the debt ceiling would force the government to cut spending by 40% and potentially default on debt payments, causing severe economic consequences.
3. Standard & Poor's downgraded the US credit rating from AAA to AA+ for the first time due to concerns over large budget deficits and increasing debt levels undermining long-term economic growth.
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The document discusses the potential impacts of the ongoing US political deadlock over the budget and debt ceiling. It notes that while a government shutdown will likely only reduce US GDP growth slightly and temporarily, failure to raise the debt ceiling could be catastrophic and lead to US default. This could cause a loss of confidence in the US dollar as a reserve currency. However, the analyst expects Congress will approve a new budget and raise the debt ceiling to avoid such consequences in the short-term. Nevertheless, continued political uncertainty may still damage confidence and the credibility of the US dollar in the long-run.
Fiscal Policy Paper
This document discusses how the US federal budget deficit and national debt affect different individuals and institutions. It states that taxpayers, future Social Security and Medicaid recipients, unemployed individuals, and University of Phoenix students are all impacted by fiscal policy. The effects on these groups in terms of things like income-based student loan repayment options and changes to federal grant programs are briefly outlined. The document also mentions exploring impacts on the US's international financial reputation, exports and imports, and GDP.
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The document discusses government debt and deficits. It notes that government spending reduces other categories like consumption. It provides data showing US debt held by the public is around $16 trillion and total debt is $20 trillion. Historically, the debt to GDP ratio rises during wars and falls during peacetime. Large and persistent deficits can lead to continually rising government debt. Government budget deficits decrease investment by "crowding out" private investment, which can reduce long term economic growth.
Bank Created Money, Monetary Sovereignty, and the Federal Deficit
This document discusses the concept of monetary sovereignty and challenges the prevailing view that government deficits will lead to insolvency. It notes that both Congress and the Federal Reserve have the power to create money. Congress has delegated some of its money creation power to the Fed, which has expanded its balance sheet significantly through quantitative easing. Private banks also create the majority of the money supply through fractional-reserve banking. The document argues that concerns over government debt are misplaced given these realities of monetary policy, and advocates for a new paradigm that recognizes the relationship between fiscal and monetary powers.
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- 1. The National Debt: History, Trends and Impact Roni Sue Player Econ 502 – Southern New Hampshire University Term 4: 2008
- 2. What is the National Debt? on-budget deficits (needed to keep the Government operating) on-budget money spent off-budget money spent off-budget revenue on-budget revenue ACCUMULATED deficits ACUUMULATED OFF-BUDGET surpluses REVENUE (receipts) Money spent (outlays) MINUS
- 5. The total debt and how much is owed by each US citizen to the government: Nine trillion, two hundred and five billion, eight hundred and eighteen million, eight hundred and eighty seven thousand, three hundred and sixty four dollars
- 6. Where does the Money go? Social Security Administration Department of Defense Health and Human Services Treasury Department (includes interest on the Debt)
- 7. The Debt is Held by the Public and by Intergovernmental Entities
- 12. Our Treasury Secretary Foreign Investment in the United States "Foreign investment plays an important role in maintaining America's economic strength. When foreign companies invest in the United States, they are sending a clear signal of confidence in the American economy and American workers.” Henry M. Paulson, Jr.
- 13. Historical Debt w/o Inflation and…
- 14. … Adjusting for Inflation