Economic uncertainty and credit risk: evidence from international corporate bonds
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<p>Credit spreads are positively associated with economic policy uncertainty. This association is stronger in developing countries and countries with French-origin legal systems and worse sovereign credit ratings. This relation is also stronger for firms that usually face worse credit conditions.</p>
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Bond spreads, Credit ratings, Default risk, Uncertainty