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05 May 2020

How useful are financial derivatives in public debt management?

Debates about public sector debt management are a recurring theme, particularly in times of rising public debt levels. Quickly there is talk of interest bets and gambling tax officials. Is the criticism appropriate?

Keywords:Macro Finance, Low Interest Rates, Interest Rates, public debt

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