The causes of fiscal crises and their economic impact
History shows that there are no debt or deficit thresholds beyond which a fiscal crisis is inevitable. Rather, crises stem from a mix of high debt, poor debt dynamics, and weak fiscal credibility, which erode investor confidence and raise vulnerability to shocks. Economic outcomes vary, but the least painful typically involve gradual deficit reduction and central bank action to stabilise markets and control inflation.
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