
Cato Cage Match: Monetary vs. Fiscal Policy
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Analyzing the Drivers of U.S. Fiscal Policy
This chapter examines the key elements influencing the U.S. fiscal landscape, focusing on how Social Security and Medicare impact national debt. It contrasts current spending patterns with historical data, particularly wartime deficits, while clarifying the differences between discretionary and mandatory expenditures.
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