Maybe this is simply the inevitable outcome after a period of excessive optimism and over-leverage – an essentially cyclical explanation, where the cycle is a low-frequency, financial one. Or maybe it is something more deep-seated and structural. That can all be debated. Either way, though, policies that encourage growth through means other than just ultra-cheap borrowing costs are surely needed.
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