PBS Frontline’s “Ten Trillion and Counting”

Mr. AlvarezEconomics

Laguna Beach High School

Documentary Questions

• Explain the difference between deficit and debt. • What was the debt figure when the program was

made? • What are the current deficit/debt figures? • According to the program what were/are the

major causes of the debt? Explain the people involved and the politics/policies.

• What do you think are some possible solutions moving forward?

“Ten Trillion and Counting”