Who Actually Owns the World's $100 Trillion Debt?

Who actually owns the $100+ trillion in global government debt? Is there a mysterious billionaire collecting all that money? In this episode of The Macro Lens, we break down government debt in simple terms — where it comes from, who owns it, why governments keep borrowing, and when debt can actually become dangerous. You'll learn how government bonds work, why debt is also someone else's financial asset, and why the real risk isn't simply the size of the debt — but whether governments can keep servicing it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 — The $100 Trillion Mystery 00:35 — How Governments Create Debt 02:24 — Who Actually Buys Government Debt? 04:16 — Where the Money Goes & Why Debt Is an Asset 05:56 — When Government Debt Becomes Dangerous 10:28 — So Who Does the World Owe? ____________________________---------------------------------------------------------- If you enjoy finance, economics, business stories and the global economy explained simply, subscribe to The Macro Lens. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #EconomicsExplained #BusinessExplained #FinancialCrises #StockMarketExplained #InvestingExplained #Billionaires #Wealth #Money #GlobalEconomy #EconomicHistory #FinancialHistory #CorporateScandals #BusinessStories #TechnologyExplained #AIEconomy #FinanceDocumentary #EconomicsDocumentary #HowTheEconomyWorks #TheMacroLens #financeexplained