BlackRock's Rieder Says Borrowing to Spend Doesn't Make Any Sense

BlackRock's Rieder Says Borrowing to Spend Doesn't Make Any Sense

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Business, Social Studies

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The video discusses the US government's borrowing strategies, including the potential for issuing longer-term bonds and utilizing the TIPS market. It explores creative fiscal spending methods, such as public-private partnerships, and highlights investment opportunities in infrastructure projects. The conversation touches on modern monetary theory and the role of pension funds and insurance companies in long-term investments.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What are the potential benefits of issuing long-dated bonds?

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In what ways can the government creatively approach fiscal spending?

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