Unexplained Budget Deficits in the Context of U.S. Elections

The situation with historic budget deficits observed worldwide, particularly in major economies, has had little impact on the electoral process in the United States. Despite the challenging economic conditions defined by high inflation rates and rising interest rates, discussions around these issues on the electoral stage remain surprisingly limited. Political parties and candidates seem to prefer avoiding deep conversations about fiscal policy and deficits, which may raise questions about their willingness to tackle these issues in the future.

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