Sri-Kumar on Trump, U.S. Deficit and Tax Reform

The video discusses the implications of the debt to GDP ratio, focusing on the U.S. and its tax reform challenges. It highlights the importance of balancing tax cuts with revenue increases to manage the deficit. The discussion also covers the deficit to GDP ratio, its tolerable limits, and market perceptions. Comparisons with other countries like Japan are made to understand global debt dynamics.

Which U.S. president is associated with a 100% debt to GDP ratio in the discussion?

• Barack Obama

• George Bush

• Donald Trump

• Ronald Reagan

At what deficit to GDP percentage does the discussion suggest the danger signal is triggered?

• 2%

• 3%

• 7%

• 5%

What is the significance of the pace at which the debt to GDP ratio is rising?

• It reflects the risk of economic trouble.

• It shows the country's ability to repay debt.

• It indicates the country's economic growth.

• It determines the country's tax rates.

Why is the debt to GDP ratio considered less significant for the United States?

• Because it has a strong military.

• Because it has a large population.

• Because it has abundant natural resources.

• Because it issues debt in its own currency.

What is the expected timeframe for potential economic risks to manifest according to the discussion?

• 6 months to 1 year

• 1 year to 3 years

• 18 months to 5 years

• 5 years to 10 years