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Sovereign Debt in Advanced Economies: Overview and Issues for Congress

Categories: Business/Economics,Financial Crisis/Markets,Govt Finance

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41838.pdf

Since the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, public debt in advanced economies has increased substantially.  This report provides background definitions and concepts, trends in sovereign debt, and  potential policy issues for the U.S. Congress.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists