The 2024 McCain Conference features a panel on economic challenges, highlighting federal debt and public health crises. Dr. Anne Case discusses the rise in deaths of despair linked to economic conditions and the decline in life expectancy among less-educated Americans. Mark Goldwein addresses the escalating federal interest payments on debt, emphasizing the need for fiscal reforms to address unsustainable spending. Both panelists explore how structural changes in healthcare, labor markets, and fiscal policy are essential for long-term solutions.
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