America's National Debt: Examining the Facts

The national debt is a significant topic that requires nonpartisan, objective analysis. This resource provides readers with a clear and unbiased understanding of the national debt and its relationship to the U.S. economic system. It addresses the foundations and major elements of the budgetary process, highlights the impact of government taxing and spending priorities, and distinguishes between deficits and debt. The book also sheds light on the economic, social, and political drivers of the national debt conversation and its potential implications for future generations of Americans.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 18 October 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

This essential resource is dedicated to providing nonpartisan, objective analysis of the national debt, encompassing key drivers of the debt, the budgetary process, and claims and counter-claims regarding the benefits and drawbacks of national debt. This indispensable guide offers readers a comprehensive and unbiased understanding of the national debt and its profound impact on the U.S. economic system. The book delves into the foundations and fundamental aspects of America's budgetary process, shedding light on how government taxing and spending priorities shape the nation's debt. It distinguishes between deficits and debt, explaining their respective roles in the financial landscape. Additionally, the book summarizes dominant conservative and liberal economic perspectives on the national debt and related fiscal issues. By utilizing authoritative resources and employing accessible, user-friendly terminology, this book debunks prevalent myths and misconceptions about the national debt. Moreover, it illuminates the numerous economic, social, and political factors that drive the national conversation about the debt, and how the national debt is likely to shape the lives of future generations of Americans. In a time when American political discourse often veers into fact-free zones of wishful thinking and deceptive claims, this book serves as a valuable resource for readers seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the national debt.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 235 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781440876998