I.O.U.S.A.: Byte-Sized - The 30 Minute Version
What it is
A 30-minute condensed version of the documentary I.O.U.S.A., which examines the growing US national debt and its consequences.
Why Hacker News recommends it
Shared as a quick way to see the film's fiscal warnings, sometimes as an example of ignored warnings.
- 1 people recommended it
- 1 different months
- 0 strong recommendations
- first 2009, last 2016
What HN commenters said
“Here is a bite sized 30 min version of a movie called IOUSA that outlines the major problems that are ahead”
Condensed film on looming US fiscal problems
3pt14159, 2009-06 · Recommendation · in “The End of Retirement”
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Topics: national debt, fiscal policy, iousa, us economy
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