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Top Economist Says Washington Can’t Fix Its Own Debt Addiction, Calls for Constitutional ‘Debt Brake’ to Stop $40 Trillion Crisis

Aug 10, 2026 · 09:19 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Top Economist Says Washington Can’t Fix Its Own Debt Addiction, Calls for Constitutional ‘Debt Brake’ to Stop $40 Trillion Crisis

Economist Steve Hanke proposes a limited Constitutional Convention focused on fiscal responsibility to halt America's debt crisis.

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A smart money expert says the U.S. government spends way more money than it takes in, and thinks a new constitutional rule could help stop it. When governments owe too much money, it can make stocks and the overall economy less stable, so investors pay attention to how serious this problem might become.

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