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“We're at the end of long cycle that began in 1945, loading the economy with debt. We're not going to be able to get out of it until you write down the debts. But that's what the IMF believes is unthinkable. It can't say that, because it's supposed to represent the interest of the banks.”

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Michael Hudson is a renowned economist, born in 1939. He has conducted extensive research in the field of economics, particularly in finance, real estate, and debt. Professor Hudson has held teaching positions at several prestigious universities and has authored numerous publications on economic theory and policy. more

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