America is asking the wrong question about its $40 trillion in debt, this MIT expert warns
MarketWatch· Steve Goldstein· Aug 31, 2026 · 11:21 AM
The federal debt may be sustainable, but rising burdens may still be troublesome to the U.S. economy, says one expert.
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