Deficit spending
TopicHeard in 1 episode across 1 show since Aug 2026
Deficit spending is the amount by which expenditures exceed revenues over a particular period of time, commonly referring to government budgets. It is a central concept in fiscal policy and Keynesian economics, where it is often utilized as a tool to stimulate economic activity during downturns. The resulting shortfall is typically financed through borrowing, which increases the overall public debt.
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What experts have said about Deficit spending
3 statements · 3 negative
Congress should establish bipartisan spending controls and reject two trillion dollars of deficit spending.
“What we need is a bipartisan doge where we're saying, no, two trillion of deficit spending is not acceptable.”
Open the episode · Why the traditional 60/40 portfolio might be deadListen at 24:09
Four presidential terms produced $33 trillion in deficit spending.
“we've spent $33 trillion of deficit spending between President Obama, Trump, Biden, and President Trump.”
Open the episode · How The War on Terror and Obama’s Bailout is Still Costing AmericaListen at 14:59
Deficit spending cannot be slowed substantially now.
“there's not much you can do to slow deficit spending.”
Open the episode · Danielle DiMartino Booth: The Fed's First Rate Hike in Three Years and Where the Economy is BreakingListen at 5:33
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