Harvard Economist Kenneth Rogoff on the AI Growth Paradox
PAstynome · x · 2026-09-01
Harvard professor and former IMF chief economist Kenneth Rogoff published an article titled "The AI Growth Paradox" in Foreign Affairs. He argues that while some believe AI-driven productivity gains will solve the United States' $40 trillion debt problem, this is far from certain. Rogoff posits that even massive productivity growth from AI does not automatically translate into sufficient government revenue to curb the debt crisis, and policymakers must plan accordingly for potential crashes despite high productivity.
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