The result of 1) ever-rising public debt and 2) no longer structurally decreasing interest rates to offset it is: 3) the deficits are going to be *lit* for the foreseeable future. https://t.co/PnXV2hHrnh
— Lyn Alden (@LynAldenContact) June 11, 2026
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The result of 1) ever-rising public debt and 2) no longer structurally decreasing interest rates to offset it is: 3) the deficits are going to be *lit* for the foreseeable future. https://t.co/PnXV2hHrnh
— Lyn Alden (@LynAldenContact) June 11, 2026
Mark Skidmore is Professor of Economics at Michigan State University where he holds the Morris Chair in State and Local Government Finance and Policy. His research focuses on topics in public finance, regional economics, and the economics of natural disasters. Mark created the Lighthouse Economics website and blog to share economic research and information relevant for navigating tumultuous times. View more posts
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