The Debt Issue: In Depth

Infographic: A History of Debt Forgiveness and Relief

Infographic: A History of Debt Forgiveness and Relief

As long as there has been lending, there have been times when the people’s debt becomes a crisis. Here’s a look at the policy solutions governments have been using, starting in ancient Sumer.

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Aug 31, 2015


Jennifer Luxton is an illustrator and page designer at the Seattle Times and the former lead graphic designer at YES!


Lindsey Weedston
Lindsey Weedston is a freelance writer and journalist. Her work can be found on her blog, Not Sorry Feminism, as well as The Fix and The God Show Podcast.

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