Debt Sustainability of EU Member States: A Cluster Analysis

Economic Archive, (1), pp. 44-56, 2020

Posted: 25 Apr 2020

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Velichka Nikolova

University of National and World Economy (UNWE) - Department of Economics

Date Written: January 28, 2020

Abstract

The aim of this article is to perform a cluster analysis of the EU member states in terms of their public debt sustainability. To this end, the existing theoretical constructs related to the concept of debt sustainability were reviewed in to determine the advantages and disadvantages of certain indicators for assessing debt sustainability. In the course of the research, the methodological grounds of the analysis were defined and the countries were grouped into four clusters.

Keywords: Public Debt, Debt Sustainability, European Union

JEL Classification: E62, H60, H63

Suggested Citation

Nikolova, Velichka, Debt Sustainability of EU Member States: A Cluster Analysis (January 28, 2020). Economic Archive, (1), pp. 44-56, 2020, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3565269

Velichka Nikolova (Contact Author)

University of National and World Economy (UNWE) - Department of Economics ( email )

Sofia 1700
Bulgaria

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