The National Debt's Growth Rate: A Harbinger of Economic Uncertainty? The United States' national debt has been a topic of concern for economists and policymakers for decades.
With its current total standing at over $28 trillion – roughly 130% of the country's GDP – the question on everyone's mind is: what does this growth rate say about America's economic future?
To answer this, we need to understand the concept of national debt growth rate, its significance, and how it's measured.