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Drawing on case studies from Brazil and Indonesia, the brief suggests that economic growth is more effective than numerical constraints in improving debt dynamics. The authors recommend focusing on reducing borrowing costs through Reserve Bank intervention and capital management, increasing revenue via taxes on high-income earners and wealth, and using fiscal policy to drive structural economic transformation and growth.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iejza-000368#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"South Africa's debt problem is characterized by high debt service costs rather than an excessive debt-to-GDP ratio. 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