Debt Ratio

Don't Believe the Hype About U.S. Debt

Sally Kohn | Posted 07.25.2011

Sally Kohn

If the U.S. were borrowing anywhere near as much as Chase bank, we'd have legitimate reason to worry. But in general, borrowing money is necessary to invest in the future.

In This Crisis, Government Spending Isn't Likely to Do Us in -- But Private Savings Might.

Marshall Auerback | Posted 05.25.2011

Marshall Auerback

In a crisis, the ratio of public debt to GDP must rise.