Federal Budget and the Economy
Economists spoke about the national debt, deficit spending, and future fiscal policy. They generally agreed that President Obama’s budget wa… read more
Economists spoke about the national debt, deficit spending, and future fiscal policy. They generally agreed that President Obama’s budget was a missed opportunity in addressing the nation’s fiscal problems, and that the president should have followed the recommendations of his own debt commission. They also responded to questions from the audience. close
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