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Part 5/17:

• The 2008 global financial crisis led to trillions in government aid to stabilize banks and economies.

• The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 pushed borrowing to unprecedented heights with massive stimulus measures.

While debt isn't inherently bad—in moderation, it can drive growth and fund productive investments—problems arise when debt spirals out of control, the economy stagnates, or interest costs grow faster than economies can handle.

The Major Players in the Global Debt Landscape

The United States