ViewpointsOpinionExcessive Deficits Impoverish CitizensSavePrintThe National Debt Clock at a bus stop in Washington on June 10, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch TimesDaniel Lacalle6/27/2024|Updated: 9/17/20240:00X 1CommentaryDeficit spending is not a growth tool. It’s the recipe for stagnation.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.