Prof. Kotlikoff’s political commentary piece featured in Barron’s
Prof. Kotlikoff’s commentary piece, On the Economy, the Presidential Candidates Need to Go Big or Go Home, was featured in Barron’s last week. In his article, Kotlikoff highlights the alarming state of the U.S. economy, emphasizing unsustainable national debt, ineffective social programs, and declining savings rates that threaten future generations. He advocates for radical reforms, including generational accounting, personal Social Security accounts, and a competitive healthcare system, aimed at addressing fiscal irresponsibility and enhancing educational equity. Kotlikoff warns that without immediate and significant changes, future tax burdens will escalate, further exacerbating the economic challenges facing our children.
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