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10. Devil in the Detail

Uncharted with Hannah Fry

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Exploring the Impact of Public Debt on Economic Growth

Exploring the economic consequences when a country's public debt surpasses 90% of its GDP, emphasizing the potential for economic stagnation or decline due to excessive debt. Follow Thomas Herndon as he challenges the findings of a renowned paper by Carmen Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff on the correlation between debt levels and economic growth.

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