My Upcoming Debate with Stephen Moore
Should the federal government make reducing the national debt a fiscal priority? That’s the question I’ll be debating at Arizona State on April 16. My sparring partner is Stephen Moore, who will be arguing the affirmative, while I take the opposing viewpoint. If you’re in the area and would like to attend in person, you can register here (seating is limited). You can also save this link and join thousands of others who are expected to watch the livestream at 8 pm (ET).
Before you hear from either of us, you’ll be asked to register your own viewpoint on the debate resolution:
“Be it resolved, the U.S. federal government should make reducing the national debt a fiscal priority.”
Steve and I will each have five minutes for opening and closing remarks, with a moderated Q&A sandwiched in between. The entire event will run 90 minutes.
We did a pre-event call last week, and I think this will be a lot of fun. Steve has advised President Trump, who has unfortunately abandoned his prior understanding and now has a press secretary ruminating about America going “bankrupt” because of our debt and deficits.
I’ve done this type of crowd-polled debate before, and it’s always fun to watch the audience swing in the direction of MMT by the time we reach the end. I hope that happens again. Set a calendar reminder, and join in the fun with this link.
Thank you, Stephanie Kelton!
In individuals, there is a medical disorder characterized by abnormally low body weight, distorted perceptions, and an intense fear of getting heavier. Unfortunately, in the public sphere we have the Economic Anorexics, who call for fiscal restraint, claiming the debt load is too much to bear, even though the economic body wastes away for lack of spending sustenance!
F.a.o. Stephanie,
There is a fresh economic phenomenon in England at present, whose name is Gary Stevenson (See Gary's Economics).
I believe a debate between the two of you would create significant interesat in Britrain at present. Is there any possibility you schedule would allow time for a debate this year?