Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Public Debt.
Public Debt - as a noun
The total of the nation's debts: debts of local and state and national governments; an indicator of how much public spending is financed by borrowing instead of taxation
Example Sentences
"The government is struggling to manage its public debt."
"Increasing public debt is a major concern for the economy."
"The country's public debt has reached unprecedented levels."
"Efforts must be made to reduce public debt and control spending."
"Rising interest rates can worsen the burden of public debt."
