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Bond Rating Cut a Taxing Issue.

Authors :
Akira, Kojima
Source :
Look Japan. Sep2002, Vol. 48 Issue 558, p22. 1p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Examines the debate over the downgrading of the Japanese government bond (JGB) rating. U.S. rating agency Moody's Investors Service's reduction of the yen-denominated JGB rating; Attempts of the Ministry of Finance to forestall the announcement of the rating cut; Reasons cited by the Moody's for its decision to downgrade the JGB rating; Irrational aspects to the standards applied by rating agencies.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
04565339
Volume :
48
Issue :
558
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Look Japan
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
7552592