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Why governments are 'addicted' to debt

Developed economies around the world are loaded up with debt. That was less of a problem in the era of free money, but inflationary pressures are back, and structurally higher interest rates mean debt is more expensive to issue and service.

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Unaffordable housing, smartphone addiction, and social isolation are all playing a role. Even countries like South Korea and France are seeing steep declines.

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