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National Debt
The national debt is the total amount of money that a country owes to its creditors. It is calculated by adding up all of the government's outstanding debt, including bonds, notes, and bills.
The national debt can be a significant burden on a country's economy. When a country borrows money, it has to pay interest on the loan. This interest can add up over time, and it can make it difficult for the country to repay its debt.
The national debt can also affect a country's credit rating. A high national debt can make it more difficult for a country to borrow money in the future.
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IB Economics - The Budget Outcome
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UK national debt climbs to highest figure since 1962
20th July 2024
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The Fiscal Cost of High Interest Rates
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Super Villains: Macroeconomic Policies Teaching Activity
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Is another debt crisis looming for emerging countries?
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The Size of UK Government Debt
2nd August 2022
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Fiscal Policy - The Government Debt Service Burden
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Maximum sustainable debt
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Britain's Government Debt - Who is Buying It?
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The Debt Deficit Distinction
16th January 2017
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Government debt and the interest burden
15th January 2017
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What's Happening With the Government's Finances?
7th March 2017
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External Debt Relief
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Greek Economy: Deficit, Debt and Austerity
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Government debt - how much is too much?
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UK government debt hits £2tn for first time
24th August 2020
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Monetary Financing
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Surge in borrowing takes UK national debt above 100% of GDP
19th June 2020
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Evaluating the effects of rising national debt
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Fiscal Policy: The National Debt
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Debt and Economic Development
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A* Exam Technique: Evaluating government borrowing to promote development
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Development economics - new essays for practice
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Case for cutting the National Debt (Revision Essay Plan)
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Debt crisis warning for poorest countries
4th April 2019
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UK Economy Update 2019: Monetary and Fiscal Policy
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Debt
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State of the UK Economy (May 2018)
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Cyclical and Structural Budget Deficits
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Fiscal Policy in the UK - Key Facts in 2018
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Fiscal Deficits and the National Debt
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Difference between National Debt and External Debt
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Macro Risks: China's Addiction to Debt
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Managing the National Debt
13th June 2017
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Public Debt - A Long Run Perspective
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Debts and Deficits
11th June 2016
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Fiscal Policy Revision: Focus on UK Government Debt
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Richard Koo - Japan and the Balance Sheet Recession
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GDP Bonds and Greek Debt
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Zero inflation is the new normal
1st April 2015
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Europe's Orphan - The Future of the Euro
29th August 2015
