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ArtTimeInvestor
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The debtor is the government, right? So unless the government collects more taxes, it is probably not able to pay.
_dh54
on May 9, 2021
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The debtor is not always the government. The fed buys bonds in smaller banks, among other assets.
ArtTimeInvestor
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I thought banks don't want anymore money and even charge negative interest when you give them some against their will.
Why would a bank take FED money in?
_dh54
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The same reason any business takes on investment/debt.
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