Many People Assert That the National Debt Is Not a Problem

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Essay

Many people assert that the national debt is not a problem because "we owe it to ourselves." Is this true?

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Definitions:

Price

The amount of money required to purchase a good or service, determined by factors such as demand, supply, and production costs.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount that producers are willing and able to supply a good for and the amount they actually receive (selling price).

Equilibrium

A state in which market supply and demand are balanced, and as a result, prices become stable.

Market

A place or system where buyers and sellers interact to trade goods, services, or resources.