public debt

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But its public debt – standing at more than 130% of the total annual size of the economy - is high.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

They typically lend to medium-size companies that can’t readily access public debt markets.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

That's a major concern for investors because of Japan's steep public debt.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

At 230% of GDP, Japan’s public debt is more than double that of the U.S.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

There is a public debt of about �340,000, borrowed for public works, which is being paid off by a sinking fund.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" by Various