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Comment by toolslive

6 hours ago

yes. but most of it is not to other countries. Most government debt (over 80% globally) is privately owned through sovereign debt instruments like bonds.

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wskinner  6 hours ago

And who owns the bonds?

  • dash2  6 hours ago

    Private citizens and companies, as the gp said.

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