Paul Krugman Quotes

The real danger with debt is what happens if lots of people decide, or are forced, to pay it off at the same time.

Paul Krugman

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• The real danger with debt is what happens if lots of people decide, or are forced, to pay it off at the same time.

  

  Paul Krugman
  • People
  • Danger
  • Pay