Reimagining Growth

Back into the Black: How to Ease the Debt Burden?

Speakers: André Esteves, Simon Freakley, Rebeca Grynspan, Rania Al-Mashat, Kathleen Kingsbury, Muhammad Aurangzeb

Since 2010, global public debt has grown twice as fast in developing economies than in developed ones. While global growth remains slow, shifts in monetary policies could provide some relief to countries with the greatest debt burden.


What actions can governments and lenders take to ensure sustainable debt levels that allow for a strong and resilient economy?

This session was developed in collaboration with The New York Times Company.

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