Cancel the Debts of Impoverished Countries? It Wouldn’t Be the First Time
Debt cancellation for most American economists is unthinkable today, yet it was common in the ancient world and was used to stabilize economies after World War II
Debt cancellation for most American economists is unthinkable today, yet it was common in the ancient world and was used to stabilize economies after World War II
On Easter Sunday, the pope made a widely reported request for lenders to forgive the debts of poor countries now facing the threat of COVID-19.
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