HKS Authors

See citation below for complete author information.

Abstract

As Washington gears up for yet another political showdown over raising the federal debt limit, congressional Republicans are clearly hellbent on letting the US government default on its obligations. Unfortunately, allowing the GOP to drive the US economy off a cliff may be President Joe Biden’s best option right now.

Citation

Frankel, Jeffrey. "Biden Should let the Game of Debt Ceiling Chicken Play Out." Los Angeles Times, January 19, 2023.