It is issued by the national government in a foreign currency in order to finance the issuing country's growth and development. (nylinvestments.com)
Government bonds are similar to corporate bonds with the exception that they are issued by a national government, and in the country's own currency. (gobankingrates.com)
American solar firms must survive in an international arena dominated by national governments pursuing explicit strategies to win scientific and commercial leadership. (scientificamerican.com)