United States
GDP (Nominal)
Population
Washington, D.C.
Capital
USD
Currency
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Controversies
There is an ongoing and highly politicized debate over raising the federal debt ceiling to avoid default, as well as concerns about the long-term sustainability of large deficits accumulated during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The Biden administration's proposed tax reforms targeting high earners and corporate rate adjustments have sparked heated discussions on fairness, economic growth impact, and potential revenue shortfalls.
Spending Efficiency
The United States consistently ranks highly on global indicators of government effectiveness and transparency, but inefficiencies remain, particularly in the health care sector where administrative costs are among the highest worldwide. Social insurance programs are well-administered, yet overlapping welfare schemes and complex eligibility rules create administrative burdens and resource waste.