As we progress through the Coronavirus pandemic, the national debt remains a growing concern. It\u2019s time to look closely at international models to restore fiscal restraint and responsible spending in the United States. One of those models is the Swiss Debt Brake \u2013 but what is it? Here to fill us in is Barry Poulson, Emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of Colorado, Karla Jones, ALEC Senior Director of the Federalism and International Relations Task Force and Lee Schalk, ALEC Senior Director of the Center for State Fiscal Reform.
\n\nThe States Are Poised to Lead the Nation Toward Fiscal Sustainability: https://www.alec.org/article/the-states-are-poised-to-lead-the-nation-toward-fiscal-sustainability/
\nALEC Model Resolution Calling for a Federal Balanced Budget Amendment: https://www.alec.org/model-policy/a-resolution-calling-for-a-federal-balanced-budget-amendment/
\nHow to Solve America\u2019s Debt Crisis in the Wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic: https://www.alec.org/app/uploads/2020/05/PBdebtcrisisApr20.pdf