U.S. National Debt United States Term Paper

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In such case, the now young generation will be faced with the disastrous outcomes of an uncontrolled federal debt. Besides the negative impacts a large debt would have upon the economic and political backgrounds, the future generations ought to be concerned about the means of repaying the country's debts. As such, the next generations have two reasons for concern: facing the economic and political instability and ensuring sufficient profits to pay off the federal debt.

3) Debate on the federal debt

The debt debate revolves around the arguments in favor and against such an increased level of the government debt. The opinions vary based on the speakers' education, personal beliefs, priorities and interests.

For instance, those who prioritize national security and economic growth will agree with the colossal level of the national debts. They will state that the debt is necessary in order to insure a continuous flow of financial resources, vital for the development of new economic projects and consequently economic growth. Furthermore, the advocates of national security (such as the Bush administration) will point out that the population should not be concerned with the debt, as long as they feel safe within their country. In other words, national security comes first and, under no circumstances, should it be seconded by the intent to balance and pay the federal debt.

On the other hand, the advocates of political stability and sustainable...

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Some state that the U.S. government should establish a maximum limit of expenses, which should not be overran. Otherwise said, the expense budget should be capped.
All in all, I believe that the level of the governmental debts is being disputed by the people who have opposite interests, or at least who wish to realize their similar goals in opposite manners.

Bibliography

Schedules for Federal Debt - Daily, Unaudited, Treasury Direct, October 16, 2007, http://www.treasurydirect.gov/govt/reports/pd/feddebt/feddebt_daily.htm, last accessed on October 17, 2007

Cashell, W.B., the Federal Government Debt: Its size and Economic Significance, CRS Report for the Congress, March 2, 2005, http://209.85.135.104/search?q=cache:aLXsnXpt6jQJ:www.concordcoalition.org/doc/crs-debt-basics.pdf+economic+effects+of+national+debt&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=5&client=firefox-a, last accessed on October 17, 2007

NDAC National Debt Debate, Federal Budget, October 2, 2007, http://www.federalbudget.com/debtdebate.html, last accessed on October 17, 2007

Schedules for Federal Debt - Daily, Unaudited, Treasury Direct, October 16, 2007

Cashell, W.B., the Federal Government Debt: Its size and Economic Significance, CRS Report for the Congress, March 2, 2005

NDAC National Debt Debate, Federal Budget, October 2, 2007

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Bibliography

Schedules for Federal Debt - Daily, Unaudited, Treasury Direct, October 16, 2007, http://www.treasurydirect.gov/govt/reports/pd/feddebt/feddebt_daily.htm, last accessed on October 17, 2007

Cashell, W.B., the Federal Government Debt: Its size and Economic Significance, CRS Report for the Congress, March 2, 2005, http://209.85.135.104/search?q=cache:aLXsnXpt6jQJ:www.concordcoalition.org/doc/crs-debt-basics.pdf+economic+effects+of+national+debt&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=5&client=firefox-a, last accessed on October 17, 2007

NDAC National Debt Debate, Federal Budget, October 2, 2007, http://www.federalbudget.com/debtdebate.html, last accessed on October 17, 2007

Schedules for Federal Debt - Daily, Unaudited, Treasury Direct, October 16, 2007


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