Can the US spend its way to avert recession?

[Dispassionate]

and really are they doing it because there is no alternative, or the risk of the alternative is too awful to bear?

 

[bundbaby]

The assumption is that the US is about to go into recession. This is not where the US is in the economic cycle right now - in fact quite the reverse. Therefore I do not understand this thread perhaps you could expand a little as to why you ask the question.
regards
BB

 

[zigglewigler]

Yes, the same way a drunk keeps drinking to avoid a hangover.

 

[Dispassionate]

The assumption is that the US is about to go into recession. This is not where the US is in the economic cycle right now - in fact quite the reverse. Therefore I do not understand this thread perhaps you could expand a little as to why you ask the question.
regards
BB

My perception is that at some point soon the US is in danger of heading for a slump/slowdown/recession. That's because I'm focusing on the deficits and rising interest rates.

 

[bundbaby]

My perception is that at some point soon the US is in danger of heading for a slump/slowdown/recession. That's because I'm focusing on the deficits and rising interest rates.

Thats a fact!
And interest rates can be adjusted.
But those those deficits - boy thats will sure prolong and deepen any recession (once it hits)

 

[Dispassionate]

Thats a fact!
And interest rates can be adjusted.
But those those deficits - boy thats will sure prolong and deepen any recession (once it hits)

That's why I'm asking if the US can spend its way out. Deficits are a duality.