I.O.U.S.A. (22 page)

Authors: Addison Wiggin,Kate Incontrera,Dorianne Perrucci

Tags: #Forecasting, #Finance, #Public Finance, #Economic forecasting - United States, #General, #United States, #Personal Finance, #Economic Conditions, #Economic forecasting, #Finance - United States - History, #Debt, #Debt - United States - History, #Business & Economics, #History

With increased savings, the United States can reduce its reliance on foreign capital and be sure that the nation ’ s mortgage is held primarily by Americans. The United States needs to stabilize the dollar and stimulate foreign exports, especially in its small business sector, if we want to maintain our competitive posture and be successful over time.

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