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Deficits, Debt and Market Returns
Posted on: March 10, 2011
[Adapted from Brian Harris of Dimensional Fund Advisors] As government spending hits record levels (see chart below) around the globe, some politicians, economists, and pundits are warning that rising indebtedness may drag down economies and financial markets. If you are concerned, you are not alone. I heard that over and over from my clients.
So how does public debt affect economic growth and market returns? The evidence might surprise you. Let’s explore these issues by addressing a few popular questions about sovereign debt: Read the rest of this entry » |
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