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1. Public Debt

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   Vulnerability to External Shocks
   Nations with high debt, particularly external debt denominated in foreign currency, are highly susceptible to sudden shifts in international investor sentiment. A loss of confidence can trigger a rapid withdrawal of capital, leading to sharp currency depreciation and significantly increased real debt servicing costs.
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2. Wealth

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   Wealth is the abundance of valuable possessions or substantial net worth, often measured in monetary terms, but encompassing tangible assets, financial instruments, and intangible capital such as reputation (social)/) or social access. While commonly discussed in economics as the aggregate holdings of individuals, corporations, or nations, the ontological status of wealth remains subject to philosophical debate, particularly concerning its relationship to…

3. Wealth

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   Transitory Metrics
   While net worth captures static holdings, measuring the flow and distribution of wealth requires dynamic metrics. The Flow-to-Stock Ratio (FSR) compares annual income (flow) to total accumulated wealth (stock). Nations exhibiting very low FSRs often signal entrenched hoarding behavior, as capital is being preserved rather than actively circulating within the market ecosystem [5].
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