How risky is the high public debt in a context of low interest rates ?

D. Cornille, H. Godefroid, L. Van Meensel and S. Van Parys
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D. Cornille: National Bank of Belgium
H. Godefroid: National Bank of Belgium
L. Van Meensel: National Bank of Belgium
S. Van Parys: National Bank of Belgium

Economic Review, 2019, issue ii, 70-96

Abstract: The decrease in interest rates has created favourable financing conditions for Belgian public debt, which remains high. The lengthening of debt maturity has reduced risks.

Date: 2019
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