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Why debt sustainability will be a crucial issue in the years ahead

Graham Watson

29th July 2020

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Debt is a fascinating, and often misunderstood concept. Debt is not bad 'per se', it can foster development and ensure sustainable growth for both current and future generations.

However, this IMF clip looks at the importance of debt sustainability and when debt vulnerability becomes problematic for developing nations, as well as the steps that borrowers and creditors can take to stop this happening.

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Graham Watson

Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to Tutor2U, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.

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