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America is asking the wrong question about its $40 trillion in debt, this MIT expert warns

The federal debt may be sustainable, but rising burdens may still be troublesome to the U.S. economy, says one expert.

The federal debt may be sustainable, but rising burdens may still be troublesome to the U.S. economy, says one expert.

BELLINGS Intelligence Score: 15

Why it matters

An expert opinion on U.S. federal debt sustainability is interesting but does not constitute new data or policy action that would materially affect credit markets or borrowing costs.

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