Money 101: Debt and Debt-To-GDP Ratio
We often see the US debt amount mentioned. But what does it mean? Few ever take the time to consider the perspective.
In this video I discuss debt and how the metric, debt-to-gdp, is a poor barometer of what is taking place.
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I have always heard this in the news. Hearing about the other side of it is very enlightening. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Nice one I really needed to hear this.
The debt to GDP nonsense never made sense to me.
All that matters is collateral to debt.
Just like HBD.
Summary:
In this video, Task delves into the topic of debt, specifically debt to GDP, and highlights the misunderstandings and flawed ideologies surrounding this metric. He argues that economists do not comprehend money fully and criticizes the use of debt to GDP as a metric due to its inherent flaws. Task emphasizes the importance of switching to debt to equity as a more accurate metric and challenges conventional beliefs about the U.S. debt situation.
Detailed Article:
Task starts by addressing the prevalent misconceptions related to debt, focusing on the U.S. debt which stands at 34 trillion dollars. He argues that simply stating a debt figure without context or comparison is misleading, as the interpretation varies based on factors such as assets and income. Task provides an example of a hundred thousand dollars in debt, considering the stark difference it makes whether it is credit card debt for a single mother on welfare or the remaining mortgage on a multi-million-dollar property.
Moving on, Task criticizes the metric of debt to GDP, pointing out that economists don't fully understand money since this ratio compares a balance sheet item (debt) to an income statement item (GDP). He argues that bankers do not use this metric as it is flawed, advocating for debt to equity as a more reliable measure. Task explains that banks prioritize the debt to equity ratio as it reflects a company’s ability to repay debt, emphasizing the importance of income in assessing creditworthiness.
Task then questions the value of the U.S. economy and assets, highlighting the challenge in determining equity on a national scale. He mentions a past attempt by researchers to estimate the U.S. economy's value at around 300 trillion dollars, emphasizing the necessity of understanding equity to gauge the true state of debt. Task argues that a debt to equity ratio of 10 percent for the U.S. is reasonable, shifting the perspective from the alarming debt to GDP ratio.
Furthermore, Task challenges the notion that the U.S. is on the brink of collapse due to its debt, suggesting that selling off assets could be a potential solution. He warns against focusing solely on debt to GDP and urges consideration of a more relevant metric like debt to equity. Task concludes by stressing the importance of understanding money through the lens of bankers rather than economists, suggesting that observing banking practices and metrics provides more valuable insights into financial analysis.
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