“On the Determination of the Public Debt”
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“On the Determination of the Public Debt” is a seminal economic paper that analyzes how government borrowing decisions affect intergenerational distribution, fiscal policy, and the sustainability of public debt.
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| “On the Determination of the Public Debt” canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: “On the Determination of the Public Debt” Context triple: [Robert J. Barro, hasNotableWork, “On the Determination of the Public Debt”]
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A.
Public Principles of Public Debt
Public Principles of Public Debt is a seminal economic treatise by James M. Buchanan that challenges conventional views on government borrowing and its intergenerational implications.
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B.
On the Theory of Economic Policy
On the Theory of Economic Policy is a foundational work in economics by Jan Tinbergen that systematically analyzes how governments can design and coordinate economic policies using formal models and quantitative methods.
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C.
Third Report on the Public Credit
Third Report on the Public Credit is Alexander Hamilton’s influential 1791 Treasury report to the U.S. Congress advocating federal support for manufacturing and industrial development as key to the nation’s economic strength.
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"An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States"
"An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States" is a landmark 1913 work of American historiography that argues the U.S. Constitution was shaped primarily by the economic interests of its framers rather than purely by political theory or democratic ideals.
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E.
A Treatise on Money
A Treatise on Money is an influential two-volume work by economist John Maynard Keynes that analyzes the functioning of monetary systems, credit, and business cycles in modern economies.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: “On the Determination of the Public Debt” Target entity description: “On the Determination of the Public Debt” is a seminal economic paper that analyzes how government borrowing decisions affect intergenerational distribution, fiscal policy, and the sustainability of public debt.
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A.
Public Principles of Public Debt
Public Principles of Public Debt is a seminal economic treatise by James M. Buchanan that challenges conventional views on government borrowing and its intergenerational implications.
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B.
On the Theory of Economic Policy
On the Theory of Economic Policy is a foundational work in economics by Jan Tinbergen that systematically analyzes how governments can design and coordinate economic policies using formal models and quantitative methods.
-
C.
Third Report on the Public Credit
Third Report on the Public Credit is Alexander Hamilton’s influential 1791 Treasury report to the U.S. Congress advocating federal support for manufacturing and industrial development as key to the nation’s economic strength.
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D.
"An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States"
"An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States" is a landmark 1913 work of American historiography that argues the U.S. Constitution was shaped primarily by the economic interests of its framers rather than purely by political theory or democratic ideals.
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E.
A Treatise on Money
A Treatise on Money is an influential two-volume work by economist John Maynard Keynes that analyzes the functioning of monetary systems, credit, and business cycles in modern economies.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
academic paper
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economics paper ⓘ public finance paper ⓘ |
| addresses |
burden of public debt on future taxpayers
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conditions under which debt can be rolled over indefinitely ⓘ how current borrowing constrains future fiscal choices ⓘ role of expectations in debt sustainability ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
clarify principles guiding government borrowing decisions
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provide criteria for sustainable fiscal policy ⓘ |
| analyzes |
constraints on government solvency
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how borrowing decisions affect intergenerational equity ⓘ long‑run implications of fiscal policy ⓘ trade‑offs between taxation and borrowing ⓘ |
| contributesTo |
analysis of intergenerational fiscal incidence
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frameworks for evaluating fiscal sustainability ⓘ theory of public debt ⓘ |
| describedAs | seminal paper in public debt theory ⓘ |
| discusses |
criteria for optimal public debt levels
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distributional effects of debt‑financed spending ⓘ policy rules for responsible borrowing ⓘ relationship between growth and debt sustainability ⓘ role of interest rates in debt dynamics ⓘ |
| field |
economics
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macroeconomics ⓘ public finance ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
conditions for sustainable public debt
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effects of government borrowing on future generations ⓘ intertemporal budget constraints of the government ⓘ welfare implications of public debt ⓘ |
| hasInfluenceOn |
macroeconomic models of government solvency
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modern public debt management theory ⓘ policy debates on debt limits ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
economists
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fiscal policy makers ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
debt sustainability
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fiscal policy ⓘ government borrowing ⓘ intergenerational distribution ⓘ public debt ⓘ |
| typeOfWork | theoretical analysis ⓘ |
| usesConcept |
intergenerational welfare comparison
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intertemporal government budget constraint ⓘ present value of future primary surpluses ⓘ |
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Subject: “On the Determination of the Public Debt” Description of subject: “On the Determination of the Public Debt” is a seminal economic paper that analyzes how government borrowing decisions affect intergenerational distribution, fiscal policy, and the sustainability of public debt.
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