Why is the national debt so important?

National Debt vs. Budget Deficits. Before addressing how the national debt impacts people, it is important to understand the difference between the federal government's annual budget deficit, and the country's national debt. read more

I’ d say it effects national economies more than the world’s,since it is national governments that sell the bonds. This is the key to our economy as essentially bonds are government’s borrowings,representing the difference between taxes collected and gov. spending. read more

The Fix the Debt Campaign is bringing together Americans from all walks of life and from across the country to get the national debt under control. Learn more and join us. The Fix the Debt Campaign is bringing together Americans from all walks of life and from across the country to get the national debt under control. read more