The National Debt's Unpalatable Arithmetic: A Recipe for Economic Woes The U. S. national debt has hit a record breaking $40 trillion, more than doubling in less than 10 years.
This unprecedented figure is a stark reminder that the country's economic trajectory is unsustainable and threatens to imperil individual households and the broader economy. The History of the U. S.
National Debt: A Long Term Trend The national debt has been a persistent feature of American economic policy since the nation's founding, but its growth has accelerated in recent years.