In this case it's really about the consequences of debt.
Feels great while you're spending it, but you can't spend other people's money forever.
That's not just for nations, it's for individuals too -- racking up your credit card feels great, you look like a hero because you can buy anything you want, you can pay for others stuff, you don't even need to earn much income.
Japan also did this strategy of spending tons of debt. America for the past 25 years as well. Japan is a tiny little island that looked like the new superpower while they racked up incredible debt, America was able to pretend it was still a global superpower, but the bill comes due eventually. Japan has been dealing with the consequences for a decade, the US has been beginning that phase, and China isn't too far behind.
Feels great while you're spending it, but you can't spend other people's money forever.
That's not just for nations, it's for individuals too -- racking up your credit card feels great, you look like a hero because you can buy anything you want, you can pay for others stuff, you don't even need to earn much income.
Japan also did this strategy of spending tons of debt. America for the past 25 years as well. Japan is a tiny little island that looked like the new superpower while they racked up incredible debt, America was able to pretend it was still a global superpower, but the bill comes due eventually. Japan has been dealing with the consequences for a decade, the US has been beginning that phase, and China isn't too far behind.
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