Economic Commentary

Q&A on Debt: How the U.S. Debt Ceiling Became a Political Battle

Analysis by Glenn Kessler

The Washington Post | May 3, 2023

Debt Crisis Democracy Crisis Economic Commentary Financialization

Private Equity Is Gutting America — and Getting Away With It

Opinion by Brendan Ballou

The New York Times | April 28, 2023

Democracy Crisis Economic Commentary Free Market Fantasies Republican Gomorrah

Federal Debt: Total Public Debt as Percent of Gross Domestic Product

Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

St. Louis Federal Reserve | March 30, 2023

Debt Crisis Economic Commentary Economy Watch Financialization Research Report

Actually, U.S. Can Default on its Debt

Opinion by Desmond Lachman

The Hill | March 8, 2023

Economic Commentary Economy Watch Emerging Dialogues

What’s at Stake in Debate over U.S. National Debt Ceiling

Report by Peter G. Peterson Foundation

Peter G. Peterson Foundation | January 20, 2023

Debt Crisis Democracy Crisis Economic Commentary Research Report

U.S. Federal Budget Receipts and Outlays: 1789-2019

By U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis | May 3, 2019

Debt Crisis Economic Commentary Economy Watch Research Report