Teetering on the Brink – How Does the Debt Ceiling Work? - December 2, 2023 (Hybrid - Denver/Online)

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Teetering on the Brink – How Does the Debt Ceiling Work? - December 2, 2023 (Hybrid - Denver/Online)

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Teetering on the Brink – How Does the Debt Ceiling Work?, December 2 | Hybrid (Denver/Online) | Accredited

In May of this year, politicians told Americans we faced a “ticking time bomb that will detonate without serious, responsible action”; “playing chicken with the full faith and credit of the United States”; and “a potential economic and financial catastrophe”.  And yet a few months later, we see no evidence in the media of any lingering effects of that crisis.  What caused such reactions – war?  a pandemic?  global warming?  How about a self-imposed limit on government spending . . .

 

In this class we will focus on the economics around a uniquely American budgetary device – the debt ceiling.  Where did it come from, and why did Congress choose to impose such a limit on itself?  Does it actually work to control government spending?  How does it contribute to government budget mismanagement?  These questions and others will be addressed as we look at the history leading up to this latest flare-up, and the issues resolved (or not) with the most recent budget compromise - at least until January 2025 . . .

Grades: Secondary Teacher Focus (ideal for teachers in grades 6-12, but all K-12 teachers are welcome)
Date: December 2, 2023
Location: Denver/Online
Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fee: $25 class fee
Continuing Education Credit: Certificate for 7.5 hours
Optional Credit: ½ UCCS ECON 6310 or 6320 Graduate Credit Hour, $50.
Faculty: Dale DeBoer, PhD, Professor, UCCS
Travel Stipend: $50 travel stipends are available for teachers traveling more than 75 miles one-way to attend the class
Includes: Light breakfast, lunch for in-person attendees

Please note that all class resources will be available online. Printed materials will be provided to attendees We also ask that attendees bring a laptop or tablet.
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*REFUND POLICY: Registration cancellations must be requested 10 business days prior to the class start date; otherwise registration fees will be forfeited.

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$50 Teacher Travel Stipends Are Available

Economic Literacy Colorado is offering a travel stipend for active teachers who attend in person and travel over 75 miles one way. One stipend per carpool please.