So much of our current political and economic climate can be explained by debt cycles— and how those cycles build on each other over time. I explain why in my new book, How Countries Go Broke. But if you’d like more context on how all of these pieces come together, I recommend you watch my 30-minute explainer “How the Economic Machine Works” on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHe0bXAIuk0&t=10s #principles #howcountriesgobroke #economics #debt | Ray Dalio

So much of our current political and economic climate can be explained by debt cycles— and how those cycles build on each other over time. I explain why in my new book, How Countries Go Broke. But if you’d like more context on how all of these pieces come together, I recommend you watch my 30-minute explainer “How the Economic Machine Works” on YouTube linked in the comments). | Ray Dalio

Killed By My Debt is the devastating true story of a young man who took his life over traffic fines he couldn’t afford to pay | BBC Three

The beautiful girl does everything to pay her father's debt | Alex Sans Complexe

This mum went to jail for three days because she couldn't afford her court fines. Strangers have raised thousands of dollars to help other Aboriginal women like her. | BBC News