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Regling, Klaus P. "New Financing Approaches In The Debt Strategy" Finance And Development: March 1988, Vol. 25, No. 1, Pp.6 - 9, G. C. Onuoha Sep 1991

Regling, Klaus P. "New Financing Approaches In The Debt Strategy" Finance And Development: March 1988, Vol. 25, No. 1, Pp.6 - 9, G. C. Onuoha

Economic and Financial Review

The review summarises the author's analysis of the various financing techniques. Apart from a few technical points, the write up is self-explanatory and interesting to read. Discussed in it are some of the advantages and constraints in the use of some of the financing techniques. While agreeing with the author on some of the advantages and shortcomings of the financing techniques, there is the need to point out issues which the author failed to take into consideration.


Stephen A. Meyer: "The U.S. As A Debtor Country: Causes, Prospects And Policy Implications" Business Review, Federal Reserve Bank Of Philadelphia, November/December, 1989 (13pp), P. I. Nwaoba Sep 1991

Stephen A. Meyer: "The U.S. As A Debtor Country: Causes, Prospects And Policy Implications" Business Review, Federal Reserve Bank Of Philadelphia, November/December, 1989 (13pp), P. I. Nwaoba

Economic and Financial Review

The author's focus in this paper is the analysis of the implications of increased net debt claims on the United States. In his opinion, while net inflow of foreign investment is welcome, there is the fear that excessive net claims on a country like U.S.A. may constitute a problem in the long-run. The author's concern centres on the probable adverse consequences of the growing status of U.S.A. as a net debtor nation and the implication for future generations of Americans in terms of standard of living and debt service burden. It is the author's view that this might also lead …