Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells
The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?
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"At that time, President [Ronald] Reagan told the nation in a televised address, 'If we as a nation needed a warning, let that be it.'"
— Maya MacGuineas , Academic
"What's very different now compared to a decade ago is the level of interest rates."
— Eric Swanson , Academic
"We're getting to a point where it's a flashing yellow light. It's not a flashing red light."
— Mohamed A. El-Erian , Academic
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
He is a professor of economics at the University of California.
Current U.S. President who has criticized Netanyahu's actions.
She is the president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
Economist and thought leader.
Ronald Reagan was the 40th President of the United States from 1981 to 1989.
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