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Why government debt matters: spoiler, it’s not just Monopoly money

Why government debt matters: spoiler, it’s not just Monopoly money

Update: 2025-11-20
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We know government debt is around $1 trillion, we've heard it's bad for younger generations -- but we don't really know what any of it means. This week, Elfy and Rania chat with Professor Richard Holden from the University of New South Wales about government debt and why it matters.
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Why government debt matters: spoiler, it’s not just Monopoly money

Why government debt matters: spoiler, it’s not just Monopoly money