What is the debt ceiling? And how concerned should we be about the national debt? Preet speaks with Justin Wolfers, a professor of economics and public policy at the University of Michigan. 

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References & Supplemental Materials:

• Justin Wolfers’ biography
• Justin’s podcast, Think Like An Economist
• “The U.S. Hit the Debt Ceiling. What Does That Mean and What Happens Now?” NYT, 1/19/23

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