Feldstein Says Capital Inflow Impact Outweighs Debt

The transcript discusses concerns about the deficit to GDP ratio, highlighting the potential impact of corporate tax reductions and capital inflow on economic growth. It addresses the issue of private investment being crowded out by deficits but suggests that capital inflow might mitigate this effect. The conversation also touches on the implications of a strong dollar and economic policy, referencing historical economic agreements. Finally, it analyzes the current debt to GDP ratio and projects future debt growth, questioning the understanding of these figures by policymakers.

What concerns does Professor Feldstein express regarding the current deficits?

How does Professor Feldstein relate the corporate tax reduction to the deficits?

What does Professor Feldstein suggest about the impact of capital inflow on private investment?

What is the significance of the 100% debt to GDP ratio mentioned by Professor Feldstein?

How does Professor Feldstein quantify the expected growth in debt over the next decade?