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In this follow-up to an episode diving in to the federal deficit, Justin Wolfers responds to audience comments and questions including: where are interest payments going? Why can’t the government just print more money? And how do changes in immigration impact our ability to pay back our debt?

If you'd like Justin to answer your question in a future segment of The Professor Is In, leave a comment below.

And don’t forget to rate and review!

In this follow-up to an episode diving in to the federal deficit, Justin Wolfers responds to audience comments and questions including: where are interest payments going? Why can&rsquo;t the government just print more money? And how do changes in immigration impact our ability to pay back our debt?
If you'd like Justin to answer your question in a future segment of The Professor Is In, leave a comment below.
And don&rsquo;t forget to rate and review!

From world events to everyday decisions, economics explains it all. Platypus Economics makes it clear, useful, and actually fun.

From world events to everyday decisions, economics explains it all. Platypus Economics makes it clear, useful, and actually fun.

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers

Justin Wolfers Answers Your Questions on the National Debt | The Professor Is In

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