Principles of Managerial Finance (14th Edition) (Pearson Series in Finance)
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Author: Lawrence J. Gitman, Chad J. Zutter
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6.2, Problem 1FOE
Summary Introduction
Case summary:
There are many credit rating agencies which rate the credit instruments such as bonds and others. History says that bonds that are rated well are often repaid. But lower-rated bonds experienced higher default rates.
The credit rating agencies are under the scanner recently for not truly reflect the nature of the investments. It is not clear yet why the rating agencies have reported wrong directions when it comes to bond instruments.
To explain: The ethical issues that arise due to the companies that issue bonds are paying credit agencies to rate the bonds.
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Principles of Managerial Finance (14th Edition) (Pearson Series in Finance)
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