Issue Briefing: Have We Reached Peak Debt?

September 20, 2018
10:00–10:30 (Asia/Shanghai time zone)

About this session

Global debt, a combination of public and private liabilities, has reached unprecedented levels, substantially higher than what existed before the 2008 crash. If we have lost the ability to rein in debt, what are the consequences? The Briefing Centre is located in the Media Village. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese This session will be livestreamed on...
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