The Washington Monument in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, July 20, 2026. Photographer: Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg

This article explores alternative strategies for reducing government debt beyond traditional austerity measures. Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway examine unconventional fiscal approaches that could address national debt obligations while minimizing economic disruption.

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