If Virginia were a nation, it would have the 9th lowest Debt as a % of GDP

I'd say our fiscal house is in good working order.

Consider that Belgium and Virginia have nearly the same GDP, however Belgium's debt is 104% of their GDP, while Virginia's debt is 12%.

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Posted: 05/28/2019 at 3:17PM

Virginians...I thought we were known for fiscal conservatism. Hmmm (link) -- Tuckahokie 05/28/2019 11:19AM

NYS once leased out a prison to pay the bills. ** -- MasterRusty 05/29/2019 07:23AM

If Virginia were a nation, it would have the 9th lowest Debt as a % of GDP -- VisorBoy Hokie 05/28/2019 3:17PM

Link I found put it in the 12-15 range but your #'s the same, and I agree -- Hoodafan 05/28/2019 3:33PM

That's a fair caveat; Belgium's expense categories are far broader ** -- VisorBoy Hokie 05/28/2019 3:35PM

They likes them some chocolate... ** -- aint2Hokie4me 05/28/2019 5:47PM

Your post got me curious as to how that compares to other states (link) to -- Hoodafan 05/28/2019 11:37AM

Looks like those are "on the book" numbers. But NJ for example, has 150B -- JohnHoo2 05/28/2019 5:41PM

Good point. I guess that's true of all states, but yes, some states that's -- Hoodafan 05/28/2019 6:36PM

It's not clear what that really shows, but I think it's a share of the -- 81_Hokie 05/28/2019 11:33AM

If Virginia were a nation, it would have the 9th lowest Debt as a % of GDP

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