Why Is Every Country In Debt? | Pocket Byte #48
From The Wealth Effect by Green Moon
April 18, 2026 · 17 min · Episode 67
About this episode
This episode explores the concept of national debt, its implications, and its significance to the global economy.
In this episode of The Wealth Effect, we break down the largest balance sheet in existence: national debt. Not just what it is, but how it actually works, who owns it, and why the entire global economy depends on it continuing to grow.
People in this episode
Host: Green Moon
Topics covered
- national debt
- global economy
- finance
- debt management
- economic growth
Keywords
- national debt
- global economy
- debt
- finance
- balance sheet
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Wealth Effect
Places: global economy, national debt
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