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Why debt sustainability will be a crucial issue in the years ahead
Graham Watson
29th July 2020
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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