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The life and possible death of low interest rates

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The Paradox of Low Interest Rates

This chapter examines the complex dynamics between low interest rates, borrowing, and economic investment in the aftermath of the financial crisis. It highlights how an aging population's propensity to save has paradoxically stifled investment opportunities, leading to stagnation despite unprecedented low borrowing costs.

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