National Debt Cartoon: Generational Responsibility in Finance Education #1579748 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white editorial cartoon by Randy Glasbergen features a teacher and student at a chalkboard, where simple arithmetic (2¢ + 2¢ = 4¢, 3¢ - 2¢) contrasts sharply with the punchline about national debt. The humor underscores the disconnect between everyday financial literacy and macroeconomic scale, inviting reflection on intergenerational fiscal responsibility. The minimalist style emphasizes the conceptual irony rather than visual detail.

Used in educational articles, policy blogs, or economics classrooms to spark discussion on national debt, generational equity, and financial literacy; targets readers seeking accessible, critical commentary on public finance.