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​Debts and Deficits

Andy Kerr

11th June 2016

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Since the financial crisis, government debt in the UK has been increasing and is likely to do so for some time. A couple of great articles here that will give you all you need to know about debts and deficits!

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Andy Kerr

Andy is Head of Business Studies at Canford School and also teaches Economics. He studied Business and Economics at Stirling University and the University of California. After 5 years teaching, he left the profession for a time and embarked upon a business career in the US – working for online B2B media companies and, more recently, as marketing consultant for a Google partner.

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