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Debt Ceiling
The short answer
A legislative cap on the total amount a government is permitted to borrow; reaching it can trigger political debate and financial market uncertainty.
What is Debt Ceiling?
A legislative cap on the total amount a government is permitted to borrow; reaching it can trigger political debate and financial market uncertainty.
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