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- 27 May 2019
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- 28 May 2026
What does the debt-service ratio represent?
Multiple choice question for The External Debt and Financial Crises. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
The debt-service ratio measures the burden of debt repayments by comparing the total interest and principal payments to the country's export earnings. This ratio helps assess a country's ability to meet its external debt obligations from its export revenues.
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