Economist Heather Long Breaks Down the U.S. National Debt Grim
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This storyAccording to economist Heather Long, the U.S. national debt is currently at what percentage of GDP?
- Around 100 percent of GDP
- Around 75 percent of GDP
- Around 125 percent of GDP
- Around 50 percent of GDP
This storyIn what year did the U.S. national debt last decrease year-over-year?
- 2012
- 2001
- 1957
- Never in modern times
Economists track how policy decisions ripple through everyday life.
When lawmakers debate budgets, trade, or interest rates, economists translate the numbers into real-world impact — jobs, prices, wages. Heather Long brings that analytical lens to today's story on ABC News Live.
As U.S. national debt surges, mortgage rates have climbed toward what level, directly impacting household finances?
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