Welcome to another eye-opening episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today's discussion, we're diving deep into the complexities of U.S. debt with our insightful guest, David Pakman. Today explores a range of pressing economic issues—from the nuances between national and household debt to the efficacy of fiscal policies aimed at stimulating the economy. We'll uncover Pakman's critical perspectives on productive versus non-productive deficit spending and why he believes there's a public misconception about the national debt leading to economic collapse. Meanwhile, Tom Bilyeu shares his concerns about the practical implications of high debt-to-GDP ratios, drawing parallels with historical empires that fell due to overextension. Together, they delve into the sustainability of debt, the importance of comparing economic indicators like GDP and interest rates, and the potential pitfalls of rising interest rates on future generations. The episode also tackles the controversial topics of inflation, government spending, and market efficiency, examining how these factors influence economic health from different ideological perspectives. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Compare debt-to-GDP alongside economic growth rate. 06:21 Government inefficiency in handling debt and spending. 09:28 Balanced economic regulation fosters innovation and support. 11:14 Debt can drive growth but also entails risks. 15:50 Extractive institutions lead to unsustainable initial growth. 17:54 Market conditions raised operational costs, impacting growth. 21:24 Prioritizing practicality over rhetoric, focusing on results. 26:21 Inflation necessitates investing to preserve wealth. 28:36 Population growth causes inflation in market economies. 30:26 PPP in the US increased despite money supply. 34:08 Disagree on facts, particularly about debt cycles. 38:45 Demand dictates a company's ability to manage debt. 40:36 Balanced budget achieved by marginally raising taxes. 43:38 Debt-to-GDP sustainable if interest rates managed. 47:59 Let the market decide outcomes, avoid inflation. 50:49 Managing US dollar decline, not deficit spending forever. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Navage: Get a cleaning kit as a FREE gift with your order, but only by going to http://www.navage.com/IMPACT  Oracle: Take a free test drive of OCI at http://oracle.com/THEORY  Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at http://www.shopify.com/impact  ZBiotics: Head to http://www.zbiotics.com/impact   and use the code IMPACT at checkout for 15% off. Range Rover: Explore the Range Rover Sport at http://www.landroverusa.com/ Betterhelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory and get 10% off your first month. FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here. If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. LISTEN AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices