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Are Government Bonds Really Risk-Free?

Many Happy Returns

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The Downgrade of US Debt and the Safety of the US Treasury Market

This chapter discusses the recent downgrade of US debt by Fitch and its implications for the risk of the US defaulting on its debt. The hosts debate the safety of the US Treasury market compared to other countries with AAA ratings and explore the factors that can lead to a country defaulting on its debt.

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