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At its core, debt is simply an agreement to repay borrowed money. While many associate debt with personal loans or credit cards, worldwide debt encompasses a far broader spectrum—spanning public, corporate, and individual borrowings.

Epidemiologists categorize these debts into three main groups:

• Government debt (state debt)

• Corporate debt

• Household debt

As of the first quarter of 2025, the total global debt surpassed $324 trillion, illustrating a worrying upward trend.

Why Do Nations and Entities Borrow?