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US faces recession unprepared due to $39T debt, economist warns

A top economist warns that the U.S. is ill-prepared for a recession due to its record-high national debt of $39 trillion. This substantial debt limits the Federal Reserve's ability to cut interest rates without risking inflation and forces the government to rely heavily on short-term borrowing, which is unsustainable. The combination of these factors severely compromises traditional economic stimulus measures, making a future recession potentially disastrous. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses an economist's opinion and analysis of the US national debt and its potential impact on recession preparedness, rather than reporting on a specific event or release.

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US faces recession unprepared due to $39T debt, economist warns

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Eva Roytburg ·

    Top economist says $39 trillion national debt leaves government worse prepared for recession than ever

    The Fed’s hands would be tied in the case of a downturn.