Contents
List of Illustrations
List of Abbreviations
Acknowledgments
One. The Puzzle of Relentlessly and Alarmingly Growing Debt
Two. Fiscal Polarization, International Exposure, and Sustained Debt Accumulation
Three. Evolving Social Coalitions, Intense Polarization, and Moderate Exposure: Italy
Four. Fiscal Discord and Accord in Open Economies: Belgium versus Ireland
Five. Fiscal Discord in Closed Economies: Greece and Japan
Six. Variations on Three Themes: Social Coalitions, Fiscal Polarization, and International Exposure
Notes
References
Index