Peterson Perspectives

A Step Forward on Sovereign Debt

Anna Gelpern assesses the International Monetary Fund's proposals for debt agreements aimed at averting disputes like the one that has plagued Argentina and its creditors.
Featuring Anna Gelpern (PIIE)
October 7, 2014
Related Topics: 
ArgentinaInternational Monetary FundGovernmentFiscal Policy

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