Two decades ago African debt was high on the international agenda. In 2005 the G8, as the group of rich countries was then called, approved widespread debt relief for poor countries. As the G20 (a ...
Debt financing costs have jumped to the highest level since 2007 among OECD governments. Interest payment as a share of GDP outpaced defense and safety services. The US accounted for over two-thirds ...
Okay, I was tempted to sneak “Kardashians” into this week’s email subject line to perk up interest. I know, I know. Debt. But let me explain why I think it’s an important issue, particularly as talk ...