UK most indebted European nation as Consumer credit increases.

(PRWEB) March 6, 2004--Research and Markets announces the addition of the 2004 review of Consumer Borrowing in Europe to its offerings.

Consumer credit as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) is high in the UK and low in Finland. Total lending (including mortgages and consumer credit) as a percentage of disposable income is higher in the Netherlands than in the UK, despite the UK's reputation for profligate borrowing. Looking specifically at consumer credit in relation to household income, the UK is the most indebted European nation.

Greece's credit market is the most dynamic among the Eurozone countries, but has been growing too fast for comfort. Credit markets are also growing rapidly in Eastern Europe.

This report provides an anaysis of Consumer Borrowing in Europe covering the UK, France, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, Scandinavia, Italy, Spain, Southern Europe and Eastern Europe.

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