Background Papers on Ethics and Debt

Jan 16, 2006

"The Players and the Game of Sovereign Debt," by Barry Herman, describes the current arrangements that guide the interactions of actors involved in this issue.

"Ethical Issues Relevant to Debt," by Christian Barry, discusses some of the principled disagreements that may underlie present disputes regarding the appropriate arrangements for sovereign debt resolution.

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