debt-based

[/ˈdɛt beɪst/]
adjective
baseado em dívida
1. founded on or dependent upon debt; characterized by the use of borrowed money or credit
The country's debt-based economy relies heavily on external borrowing.
A economia baseada em dívida do país depende fortemente de empréstimos externos.
2. relating to financial systems or transactions that involve debt instruments or obligations
Banks use debt-based financing to fund their operations.
Os bancos usam financiamento baseado em dívida para financiar suas operações.
3. describing an economic model where growth is fueled by increasing debt rather than productive assets
Critics argue that the current system is too debt-based to be sustainable.
Os críticos argumentam que o sistema atual é muito baseado em dívida para ser sustentável.
The term 'debt-based' has become increasingly prominent in discussions about macroeconomics and financial sustainability, particularly following the 2008 financial crisis. In Brazil, concerns about debt-based growth models are particularly relevant given the country's historical struggles with external debt. The phrase is commonly used in academic, financial, and policy-making contexts in both the US and Brazil to critique unsustainable economic practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
debt-drivencredit-dependentleverage-basedobligation-based
Antonyms / Antônimos
equity-basedasset-basedcash-baseddebt-free

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
baseado em dívida
standard academic and financial terminology
São Paulo
baseado em dívida
commonly used in business and financial districts
Portugal
baseado em endividamento
alternative formulation using 'endividamento' for debt accumulation

Related Words

debtleveragecreditborrowingobligationfinanceeconomy

Related Idioms & Phrases

living on borrowed time
in the red
drowning in debt
debt spiral
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