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Economic shocks—pandemics, wars, environmental disasters—prompt governments to increase spending to stabilize economies, often adding permanently to debt levels.

Growth and Debt Dynamics

When economic growth stalls, debt burdens become harder to sustain since debt-to-GDP ratios increase by default, even if absolute debt levels stay flat or grow slowly. Raising interest rates to combat inflation raises borrowing costs, further compounding debt difficulties.

The Future of Global Debt: Risks and Possibilities

While developed countries can technically keep borrowing by rolling over debt or creating money, this isn’t sustainable in the long run:

• Persistent high-level borrowing risks loss of confidence, higher borrowing costs, and potential crises.