Understanding America’s $38 Trillion Debt and the Path Forward

07/11/2025 13 min
Understanding America’s $38 Trillion Debt and the Path Forward

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Kent Smetters, Wharton Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy and Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, explains the economic realities behind the United States’ $38 trillion national debt, discussing options for increasing revenue, reforming entitlements, and fostering bipartisan approaches to secure the nation’s fiscal future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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