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South Asia’s Debt Addiction  - Tribune Content Agency

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By Talal Rafi
| Tribune Content Agency
South Asia has become one of the most debt-stressed regions in the world, with the region’s  total debt at close to $4 trillion. In 2022, Sri Lanka became the first Asia-Pacific nation to default in the 21st century. Pakistan and Maldives came close to default and countries like Bangladesh and Nepal have structural issues that could exacerbate their debt problem in the long term.
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South Asia’s Debt Addiction 

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By Talal Rafi
| The Diplomat Magazine Verified
Rising debt has sparked a new battle for national sovereignty. Sri Lanka protesters in 2022, during the height of the economic crisis. Credit: ID 253149364 © Valmedia Creatives | Dreamstime.com Subscribe for ads-free reading South Asia has become one of the most debt-stressed regions in the world, with the region’s  total debt at close to $4 trillion. In 2022, Sri Lanka became the first Asia-Pacific nation to default in the 21st century.
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What does the London Consensus mean for Fiscal Policy

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By Talal Rafi
| imf.org
The Washington Consensus has dominated global economic thinking for the past 30 years. The London Consensus is an attempt by some of the world’s top economists sponsored by the London School of Economics, to go for a more balanced approach. The Washington Consensus looks at markets while the London Consensus looks at both the markets and the state. As far as fiscal policy goes, the London Consensus adds two additional points, namely the pursuit of fiscal activism and a call for strong institutions.
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