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One of Dalio's central propositions is what he refers to as the 3% Solution. With the United States projected to face a deficit of 7.5% of its GDP, Dalio argues that reducing this to 3% is imperative. This reduction will not only stabilize the bond market but also augment overall economic health.
To achieve this reduction, he outlines three potential pathways often recognized: raising taxes, cutting spending, and optimizing economic conditions to lower interest rates. Dalio emphasizes that focusing on identifying a systemic approach that garners bipartisan support can facilitate achieving this goal. He notes, “The difficulty lies in bipartisan politics,” suggesting that agreement on strategies to reduce the deficit is critical.