Is the global debt of over $300 trillion really a problem? And does debt for the global economy work in a different way from debt on an individual level? In this video we'll explain who holds all the debt that countries and businesses owe, and whether this will be a big problem in the near future.
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May 2023
Shocking Debt Ceiling History and The Danger of Defaulting
<p>In this video, Patrick Bet-David discusses the issue of the debt ceiling in America, its history, and how it has been used as a political weapon. It highlights the negative consequences of defaulting on the national debt with examples from Argentina, Russia, Greece, and Venezu ... Show More
16m 56s
Nov 2025
Understanding America’s $38 Trillion Debt and the Path Forward
Kent Smetters, Wharton Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy and Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, explains the economic realities behind the United States’ $38 trillion national debt, discussing options for increasing revenue, reforming entitlements, ... Show More
13m 7s
Feb 2025
ACFM Microdose: Making Sense of Sovereign Debt w/ Heidi Chow
After last week’s ACFM on the meaning and morality of personal debt, Keir and Nadia zoom out to the macroeconomics of debt. Joining them to make sense of concepts like sovereign debt, structural adjustment and international ratings agencies is Heidi Chow, executive director of De ... Show More
1h 9m