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How to manage public investment in science with balance

How to manage public investment in science with balance
Phys.org Friday 26 June 2026, 00:40 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Public debt is higher today and growing at a faster rate than before the pandemic in 80% of the world's economies. According to the latest fiscal report from the International Monetary Fund, global public debt could rise to 100% of GDP by the end of this decade if it continues to increase at the current rate. The increase in public debt also comes against a backdrop of great geopolitical and economic uncertainty, which could seriously jeopardize global financial resilience.

Public debt is higher today and growing at a faster rate than before the pandemic in 80% of the world's economies. According to the latest fiscal report from the International Monetary Fund, global public debt could rise to 100% of GDP by the end of this decade if it continues to increase at the current rate. The increase in public debt also comes against a backdrop of great geopolitical and economic uncertainty, which could seriously jeopardize global financial resilience.
the International Monetary Fund (ORG)
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