Household leverage refers to the amount of debt or borrowed money that a household has compared to its income or assets. It measures how much a household owes relative to its financial resources. Full definition
In addition, there is a risk to the overall household leverage strategy: that the time horizon will not necessarily last for 30 years. (kitces.com)
China's financial risks are reflected in its high leverage, Yi said, highlighting indebted state - owned enterprises, hidden local government debt and the relatively rapid growth in household leverage. (cnbc.com)
Sluggish growth has overtaken household leverage as the chief concern among federal policy - makers. (canadianbusiness.com)