Debt is the lifeblood of the financial system. It turbocharges growth, as borrowing money pulls future consumption or investment into the present. At the national level, countries can take on debt to finance major government projects or to stimulate economic growth. However, borrowed money must be repaid, which reduces consumption and investment in the future....Read More

Intro Demographic trends can be an important tool in determining the future of certain aspects of a country’s economy. By looking at a country’s population and birth data, we can draw many conclusions about its future demographic makeup. This includes the size, age, and reproduction of the population. The future demographic makeup of a country...Read More