

Reduce Deficits Now to Avoid Fiscal Crisis
Apr 18, 2024
Ryan Bourne from Cato Institute discusses the urgent need to reduce deficits to avoid a fiscal crisis. Topics include the unsustainability of high deficits, the importance of proactive deficit reduction for economic stability, potential government responses leading to fiscal crises, and solutions for addressing the country's growing debt concerns.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Importance of Deficit Reduction for Economic Stability
02:31 • 3min
Analysis of Potential Fiscal Crises and Government Responses
05:20 • 3min
Addressing the Fiscal Crisis Through Various Policy Options
08:37 • 2min
Addressing Unsustainable Debt Projections and Risks of Delaying Action
10:34 • 2min