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The Economic Times  1 hr ago  Comment 
Dubai's shock alert of possible debt default will send Gulf markets plunging when they reopen this week after a four-day break, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi worst hit, economists predicted on Sunday.
The Economic Times  9 hrs ago  Comment 
The money needed to pay off Michael Jackson's huge debts has been raised within five months after his death.
New York Times  Nov 28  Comment 
Dubai’s inability to repay its debt is fueling concern that other countries and institutions could be in trouble too.
Financial Express  Nov 28  Comment 
The Globe and Mail  Nov 28  Comment 
Economic growth unlikely to get rid of deficit pile
The Globe and Mail  Nov 28  Comment 
The financial crisis provoked a global front to stimulate economies through massive spending. But this was fuelled by a staggering amount of borrowing. Now governments are realizing that a new calamity looms - higher taxes and slashed social programs
AlphaNinja  Nov 27  Comment 
Post-Thanksgiving trading was very light as expected, with the market only open for a half day. US stocks followed the lead of international shares, with the DJIA off 155points. Markets were spooked by the continued fears over Dubai...
The Mess That Greenspan Made  Nov 27  Comment 
Who would have ever thought that debt in Dubai would someday be a problem? In a story that sounds all too much like that of a U.S. real estate agent who, after a couple of good years in the middle of the decade decided to get levered up to the...
Wall Street Journal  Nov 27  Comment 
The tab for the leveraged buyout boom of 2006 and 2007 will start coming due in a few years. But the mere fact that a large block of debt is coming due does not necessarily mean a slew of defaults will follow.
The Bullish Bear  Nov 27  Comment 
Dubai is all over the news today! Dubai's debt funded real estate expansion, continues to haunt the U.A.E. Palm islands, a world map and many other developments all funded by a mountain of debt. An investor driven Dubai real estate market, has...
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Debt represents a promise or obligation to pay for something that has already been received, as a credit.

An example that will be understood by most people today is credit card debt. The credit card company pays for something, such as a shiny new PS3 console, allowing you to take it home without having paid for it yourself. In return, you assume an obligation to pay back the credit card company under the terms of your previously arranged agreement with that credit card company.

It is common for consumers, businesses and even governments to assume debt.

Debt, as a balance sheet item, includes the following:

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