| 1 | This removed debtservice from the politics of annual appropriations. | |
| 2 | This is why the issue of national solvency goes beyond what governments owe. | |
| 3 | Once again, economies experienced credit crises, and debt-servicing costs went through the roof. | |
| 4 | Reducing exposure to market risks and avoiding significant increases in debt-servicing costs can free up resources and protect fiscal priorities. | |
| 5 | The biggest increases in debt-service levels, however, occurred among those making more than median income, especially those at the very top. |