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Debt-based economies are vulnerable to economic instability and currency devaluation #4

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weex commented 3 years ago

Here are a few reasons why debt-based economies can be vulnerable:

  1. Debt overload: When an economy becomes too heavily indebted, it can become difficult to service the debt and meet other financial obligations. This can lead to a loss of confidence in the economy, as investors become concerned about the ability of the government or other borrowers to repay their debts.
  2. Interest rate risk: In debt-based economies, interest rates can have a significant impact on the economy and on the value of the currency. If interest rates rise rapidly, it can become more expensive to service debt, which can lead to a loss of confidence in the economy and in the value of the currency.
  3. Currency devaluation: When an economy becomes heavily indebted, it may be tempted to devalue its currency in order to make its debt more manageable. This can lead to a loss of confidence in the currency, as investors become concerned about the stability and predictability of its value.
  4. Inflation risk: Inflation can also be a risk in debt-based economies, as governments may be tempted to print more money in order to service their debts. This can lead to a loss of confidence in the currency, as investors become concerned about the value of their investments.