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US Debt Now Rivals Post-WWII Levels, but Conditions Differ
Original: Guest Essay – Post-WWII Versus Now: Similar Debt, Different Circumstances -2026-09-29
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget has published a guest essay comparing America's current federal debt to its post-World War II peak. It argues that while debt as a share of the economy is similar to the late 1940s, today's circumstances differ, making the outlook less favorable. The piece adds to ongoing debate over US fiscal sustainability.
Why now: Federal debt is at historic highs, keeping fiscal sustainability in the news.
Committee for a Responsible Federal BudgetUnited States
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