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Debt


 

Debt is that which is owed. A person or company owing debt is called a debtor. An entity to whom debt is owed is called a creditor. Debt is used to borrow purchasing power from the future. Companies use debt as a part of their overall corporate finance strategy.

Levels and flows

Main article: debt levels and flows

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Global debt underwriting grew 4.3% year-over-year to $5.19 trillion during 2004.

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