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

MarketWatch · August 31, 2026 at 9:10 AM

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.

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