B. Sovereign debt (issued bonds) are typically considered as proxies for risk free. Discuss the reasons why sovereign debt may not be risk free. Why might credit ratings agencies give different credit ratings to sovereign debt issued by the same country, depending on coupons denominated in domestic or foreign currency.

B. Sovereign debt (issued bonds) are typically considered as proxies for risk free. Discuss the reasons why sovereign debt may not be risk free. Why might credit ratings agencies give different credit ratings to sovereign debt issued by the same country, depending on coupons denominated in domestic or foreign currency.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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