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“People tend to think that paying a debt is like going out and buying a car, buying more food or buying more clothes. But it really isn't. When you pay a debt to the bank, the banks use this money to lend out to somebody else or to yourself. The interest charges to carry this debt go up and up as debt grows.”

Quote by Michael Hudson

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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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