Discussion Post: Economic Video Reflection
Watch the documentary, use the viewing guide to help keep things straight.
Answer these two questions-reflecting on concerns raised in the video-in a GoogleDoc and upload that into this page.
o Describe and explain the issue in the video that stands out to you as the most difficult to solve regarding the Federal Budget and Debt. Describe it, explain why that issue is so tough to fix-it can be an economic, political, or social issue, but you need to explain what strikes you as the most intractable problem here. Use detail from the video to illustrate.
o Explain the biggest risk to continued American borrowing. (That is, what is the worst case scenario? Where could the US possibly find itself?)
The Video and the Guide:
This documentary is a good analysis of the Federal Budget as of about ten years ago (the video was done in 2009). While it is not up-to-date with our current situation, it does provide a lot of context and shows how longstanding the problem is with our national debt and budgets.
PBS Video: "Ten Trillion and Counting"
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.