1. Introduction -- 2. Overview of Political Risks -- 3. Methods of General Risk Management -- 4. Create Transparency About Political Risks -- 5. Managing Tactical Political Risks -- 6. Managing Strategic Political Risks -- 7. Geographic Flexibility as a Key Strategy in Political Risk Management...

Do exchange rate regimes affect the conditions under which developed countries borrow? This paper argues that they do, but their impact on yields depends on the prevailing macroeconomic context. When investors regard inflation as the most relevant risk to bond holdings, monetary union has a...

Austerity measures are frequently enacted when the sustainability of public finances is in doubt. Such doubts are reflected in high sovereign yield spreads and put further strain on government finances. Is austerity successful in restoring market confidence, bringing about a reduction in yield...