Economists Reveal True U.S. Fiscal Shortfall
In a recent Fortune interview, University of Pennsylvania economist Kent Smetters and others argue the commonly cited $39 trillion U.S. national debt omits large implicit obligations in Social Security and Medicare, pushing true liabilities toward $100–220 trillion. Analysts warn that AI-driven job losses—54,836 AI-related cuts reported in 2025—could erode the tax base and exacerbate long-term funding shortfalls.
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- Read OriginalThe Debt Lie: America’s Real Debt Is Far Worse Than Washington Admits – $200 Trillion Worse!offgridsurvival.com
