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How much national debt is too much?

Planet Money

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Exploring the Depths of National Debt and Economic Growth

This chapter examines the effects of national debt on economic growth and the risks associated with excessive borrowing. It focuses on a pivotal 2010 paper that assessed debt levels in advanced economies and its influence on the discourse around sustainable national debt.

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