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U.S. National Debt

A description of the U.S. national debt, the difference between the U.S. national debt and Federal budget deficit, how they impact each other and how they affect the economy.
The U.S. Debt and Why It Is So Large
What the U.S. debt is, how it compares to other countries, and the main concerns about it.
How the U.S. Federal Debt and Deficit Affect Each Other
The US Deficit contributes to the US Debt, and vice versa. As both escalate, they negatively impact economic growth.
Book Review: Where Does the Money Go?
Review of Where Does the Money Go, a book explaining the Federal Budget Crisis and the Federal Debt.

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