Journal Article

Deficits, debt and looming disaster : reform of entitlement programs may be the only hope

Abstract: With government deficits and debt at record highs, the long-term fiscal outlook for the U.S. requires serious attention, most agree. The fix is most likely going to have to start with fundamental reforms of entitlement programs.

Keywords: Budget deficits; Debt;

Bibliographic Information

Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Part of Series: The Regional Economist

Publication Date: 2009

Issue: Jan

Pages: 4-9