Italy Won't Budge on Deficit

Italy Won't Budge on Deficit

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The video tutorial explains the European Union's debt situation using three charts. It highlights Italy's increasing debt-to-GDP ratio since 2007, the country's stagnant economic growth, and the resulting concerns for the EU. The tutorial also discusses investor worries about the sustainability of the debt market, particularly the spread between Italian debt and the German bund, which remains at 300 basis points.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current debt-to-GDP ratio of Italy as discussed in the video?

150%

200%

100%

130%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it difficult for Italy to reduce its debt pile?

Because of high inflation

Due to lack of economic growth

Due to high interest rates

Because of increased exports

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern for the European Union regarding Italy?

Italy's debt and deficit

Italy's increasing tourism

Italy's agricultural output

Italy's growing technology sector

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the spread between Italian debt and German bonds indicate?

Investor confidence in Italy

Investor concerns about sustainability

Italy's economic growth

Germany's economic decline

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what basis points is the spread between Italian debt and German bonds hovering?

400 basis points

300 basis points

200 basis points

100 basis points