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Give blood, buy bonds: Countries get creative in hunt for cash
Economic Times 18 hrs ago·26 Sept 2026, 5:10 am
Romania is tapping retail investors through an unusual blood-for-bonds program, offering donors access to government securities with yields above standard rates. The initiative has raised $604 million since 2025 while addressing blood shortages. As governments worldwide seek household savings to fund rising deficits, policymakers are increasingly using incentives, marketing and tax breaks.
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