How does Italian private debt compare to public debt

Italy’s public debt load is worryingly high, but private sector debt is much less of a concern. This provides some grounds for optimism that a recovery in the private sector which increases the size ofthe economy could eventually help to bring down the public debt-to-GDP ratio.

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