The Problem With Trying to Run Government Like a Business

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Go to https://ground.news/Explained to access world-wide perspectives in one place, compare coverage, and stay fully informed on our economy and more. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through my link. US debt hit $36 trillion—117% of GDP—and DOGE aims to cut $2 trillion from yearly spending. Madness or masterstroke? We’re here to argue why it could work. The 1993 cuts sparked a rare surplus—proof it’s doable. Yes, today’s economy leans hard on government spending (35% of GDP), and high interest rates sting, but America’s unique leverage might just hold. Watch to see why DOGE deserves a chance and what’s at stake. This video was made possible by our Patreon community! ❤️ See new videos early, participate in exclusive Q&As, and more! ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/EconomicsExplained ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Check out our other channels ▶️ Context Matters @Context.Matters And our Language Channels → WirtschaftsWissen (GER) - https://www.youtube.com/@wirtschafts-wissen/ L'Économie

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