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URGENT warning for the U.S economy: Top Economist Warns

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Rebel Economics with Professor Steve Keen
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Mar 19, 2026
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Summary

Learn 50+ Years of Economics in Only 7 Weeks, by applying here: https://www.stevekeen.com (Plus get Ravel — the economic visualization software used in this video — as a bonus if you’re accepted and join.) David Lorentzon is a demographer and researcher in Sweden who is advocating for a Modern Debt Jubilee, and Post-Keynesian economic analysis, from within the political right. His YouTube Channel is https://www.youtube.com/@Davidlorentzon. In this podcast, Prof. Steve Keen discussed the major issues like One year into Trump 2.0: How the world has changed.Is the U.S. dollar on the brink of collapse? Renowned economist Professor Steve Keen issues a dire warning about a coming financial storm that most economists are blind to. While the world focuses on the AI boom and tech sector promises, a far more dangerous sovereign debt crisis is brewing in global bond markets. Decades of debt-fueled growth, reckless Trump-era fiscal policies, and Wall Street dominance have left the U.S. dollar and the global financial system dangerously vulnerable. As foreign investors pull back from U.S. Treasury bonds, inflation pressures rise, and credit cycles hit their limit, ordinary Americans face the reality of working past 65 and navigating a collapsing financial safety net. In this critical analysis, Professor Keen explains why the current neoliberal economic model built on unsustainable debt, deregulation, and financial illusions cannot withstand the next shock. The AI boom, often hailed as a solution, is no safeguard; technology cannot fix a broken credit system. Amidst a challenging economy, public concern over economic conditions is fueling scrutiny of major political events. From donald trump's Epstein files and ongoing presidential scandals to debates surrounding tariffs and the 'Gr…