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Some countries enforce financial repression, requiring banks and institutions to hold government bonds, creating demand even when yields are below inflation—effectively managing debt through suppressed market forces.

Private sectors, including corporations and households, finance themselves through bonds, loans, mortgages, and credit cards. These interrelated borrowing mechanisms create a convoluted system where each sector both influences and depends on others.

Why Has Global Debt Reached Record Levels?

Several long-term factors contribute:

Demographics