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Freedom & Progress 2024
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How the Debt Crisis Is Affecting Ordinary Americans
Monday November 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Location: Salons 4-5
As the U.S. national debt continues to soar, economists and policy experts alike are sounding the alarm about a looming fiscal crisis. This panel will examine the real-world impact of rising debt on everyday Americans, from inflation and interest rates to potential cuts in government services. We will discuss the long-term risks of a fiscal crisis and explore possible solutions to address the nation's unsustainable debt path.
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avatar for Jeffrey Holland

Jeffrey Holland

Vice President, Research, The Peter G. Peterson Foundation
Jeff came to the Peterson Foundation in August 2017 after 26 years at the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). For the previous 18 years, Jeff was Chief of the Projections Unit at CBO, where he oversaw the production and data compilation of large parts of publications such as The Budget... Read More →
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Romina Boccia

Economist, Cato Institute
Romina Boccia is a leading fiscal economist and director of budget and entitlement policy at the libertarian Cato Institute, where she specializes in federal spending, budget process, economic implications of rising debt, and Social Security reform. She writes the influential Substack... Read More →
avatar for Avik Roy

Avik Roy

President, FREOPP
Monday November 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Location: Salons 4-5
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