How the Debt Crisis Is Affecting Ordinary Americans
at Freedom & Progress 2024
As the U.S. national debt continues to soar, economists and policy experts alike are sounding the alarm about a looming fiscal crisis. This panel will examine the real-world impact of rising debt on everyday Americans, from inflation and interest rates to potential cuts in government services. We will discuss the long-term risks of a fiscal crisis and explore possible solutions to address the nation’s unsustainable debt path.
Session participants include:
Avik Roy, President, FREOPP (moderator)
Jeffrey Holland, Vice President, Research, The Peter G. Peterson Foundation
David McGarry, Policy Analyst, Taxpayers Protection Alliance
Kurt Couchman, Senior Fellow in Fiscal Policy, Americans for Prosperity