Monday, May 30, 2011

Local currency debt (relative to foreign currency debt)

Criteria established by rating agencies to assess sovereign debt:

Local currency debt (relative to foreign currency debt)

Local currency debtForeign currency debt
Political stabilityYes
Fiscal policy flexibilityYes
Ability to raise taxesYes
Willingness to pay debt (history of defaults)Yes
Level of external debtYes
Level of exchange rateYes

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