World-Wide Debt, Equity and Equity-related issuance reached record-breaking levels in 2003 with over $5 trillion in proceeds raised, surpassing 2001’s record of $4.4 trillion. The $5 trillion of borrowings represented 14% of the GDP flow during the year (4.938/36.3) (see world economy).
Debt issuance reported by Thomson Financial ($ billions and number of isses).
World-Wide Debt
- 2003: 4,938 (17,287) (Q4 2003 report)
- 2002: 3,938 (?) (Q4 2003 report)
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