The Covid-19 debt mountain: Counting the trillions borrowed

The Covid-19 debt mountain: Counting the trillions borrowed during the pandemic
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13/05/2021 - 18:16
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13 min
In a crisis that's caused economic shockwaves, governments around the world have spent trillions of euros dealing with the pandemic. In this special edition of the show, we look at the Covid-19 debt mountain, what it means for us as taxpayers now and in the future and whether this extra debt is a cause for concern. 
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Plus, how exactly do countries raise money on the markets? We take you inside the French government agency that can borrow billions in just a few minutes. 

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