Dr. Kuehl Gives a Somber Analysis of Just How Far The U.S. Is In Debt And What That Really Means

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly “Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl” economic update podcast. In Episode 26, Dr. Kuehl talks all things federal debt and what that means for the future and for the infrastructure bill that is being widely talked about.

• How badly in debt is the United States?
• How does that compare to other countries (interesting findings)?
• What should debt be compared to GDP?
• What does this have to do with maxed out credit cards?
• Where does infrastructure factor into the current debt situation?
• How could this situation harm the future economic outlook?