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Give blood, buy bonds: Countries get creative in hunt for cash

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.

26 Sep 2026 10:40 am