Balance Sheet - The US Government Budget and National Debt

Explore the critical implications of America's unprecedented national debt, which has surpassed $30 trillion, in this 58-minute conference panel from the Milken Institute's Global Conference 2025. Examine how the continuously rising debt levels impact both the US economy and global financial markets through expert analysis from distinguished speakers including former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, former House Speaker Paul Ryan, Congressional Budget Office Director Phillip Swagel, and other leading financial experts. Discover potential remedial pathways forward, including innovative approaches to managing public finances and systemic reforms designed to streamline government spending. Gain insights into the current state of America's fiscal health and understand the broader economic consequences of mounting national debt from perspectives spanning government, private sector, and policy research institutions.