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Why is who holds the debt an important factor when comparing debt-to-GDP ratios among countries?

A. Lower levels of external debt create higher interest rates.

B. Lower levels of external debt create a greater threat of global instability.

C. Higher levels of external debt create a greater threat of global instability.

D. Higher levels of external debt create a lower threat of global instability

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