Addressing the Corporate Debt Overhang (English)

This White Paper considers the problem of corporate debt overhang and discusses the policy tools to address it. Corporate debt overhang describes the scenario in which a company’s debts are so great that they deter new lenders, affect corporate decision-making, and stifle new investment. At scale, this phenomenon can compromise economic recovery. A greater level of debt can be tolerated in a booming economy, where returns on investment are high, but...

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Van Der Does De Willebois,Emile Johannes Marie;

Jenkinson,Nigel Harrison;

Menezes,Antonia Preciosa;

Muro,Sergio Ariel;

Rouillon,Adolfo;

O'Reilly Gurhy,Bryan;

Autru, Soren Lejsgaard;
Document Date
2022/02/28
Document Type
Report
Report Number
175596
Volume No
1
Country
World,
Region
Other,
Disclosure Date
2022/08/30
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
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Addressing the Corporate Debt Overhang

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Van Der Does De Willebois,Emile Johannes Marie; Jenkinson,Nigel Harrison; Menezes,Antonia Preciosa; Muro,Sergio Ariel; Rouillon,Adolfo; O'Reilly Gurhy,Bryan; Autru, Soren Lejsgaard.

Addressing the Corporate Debt Overhang (English). Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions Insight Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/099521308302233830

Addressing the Corporate Debt Overhang (English)

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