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

Article published in the Economic Review of September 2019

September 2019

Cornille, D. / Godefroid, H. / Van Meensel, L. / Van Parys, S.

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.

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