Concerns about the fiscal trajectory of the US are nothing new. But is this time different? And what could a fiscal crisis look like? Economist Kenneth Rogoff and historian Niall Ferguson discuss with Allison Nathan. This episode explores the latest Top of Mind report.

Is a US fiscal crisis ahead?

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Is a US fiscal crisis ahead? 

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"Concerns about the fiscal trajectory of the US are nothing new. But is this time different? And what could a fiscal crisis look like? Economist Kenneth Rogoff and historian Niall Ferguson discuss with Allison Nathan. This episode explores the latest <a href=\"https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/top-of-mind/us-fiscal-worries-is-this-time-different\">Top of Mind report</a>.\r\nThis episode was recorded on May 30, June 5, and June 17, 2025.\r\n"

Concerns about the fiscal trajectory of the US are nothing new. But is this time different? And what could a fiscal crisis look like? Economist Kenneth Rogoff and historian Niall Ferguson discuss with Allison Nathan. This episode explores the latest <a href="https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/top-of-mind/us-fiscal-worries-is-this-time-different">Top of Mind report</a>.
This episode was recorded on May 30, June 5, and June 17, 2025.

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Concerns about the fiscal trajectory of the US are nothing new. But is this time different? And what could a fiscal crisis look like? Economist Kenneth Rogoff and historian Niall Ferguson discuss with Allison Nathan. This episode explores the latest Top of Mind report. 