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Macro: Closer to another Great Depression than ever (slate.com)
3 points by egiva on Sept 20, 2011 | hide | past | favorite | 2 comments


"Fifth, debt burdens that cannot be eased by growth, savings, or inflation must be rendered sustainable through orderly debt restructuring, debt reduction, and conversion of debt into equity. This needs to be carried out for insolvent governments, households, and financial institutions alike."

How do you do that for households?


Do what the US government has already attempted - create a fund that refinances your debt (mortgage or otherwise) and therefore lowers your monthly payments.




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