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What Can We Cut to Balance the Budget?
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In 2011, federal government spending significantly outweighed revenue. While the federal government spent $3.8 trillion, it collected only $2.2 trillion from various taxes, licenses, and fees. In this video, Professor Antony Davies of Duquesne University explores what the federal government is spending money on and what can be cut to balance the budget.

Subject:
Economics
Social Science
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Lecture
Lesson
Provider:
Institute for Humane Studies
Author:
Antony Davies
Date Added:
10/31/2017
What If the National Debt Were Your Debt?
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The national debt is so big that it's often hard to comprehend. In this video, Professor Antony Davies of Duquesne University presents the government’s fiscal situation scaled down to the level of an average household to help students understand the national debt.

Subject:
Economics
Social Science
Material Type:
Lesson
Provider:
Institute for Humane Studies
Author:
Antony Davies
Date Added:
10/31/2017
Will Taxing the Rich Fix the Deficit?
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Many have suggested raising taxes on the richest Americans to help offset pay off the national debt. In this video, Professor Antony Davies of Duquesne University uses data to assess how much of a difference taxing the rich would make.

Subject:
Economics
Social Science
Material Type:
Lecture
Lesson
Provider:
Institute for Humane Studies
Author:
Antony Davies
Date Added:
10/31/2017