What's Been the Reaction to Your Work in Puerto Rico?

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The board has been attacked for six years not just once or twice both from the left and from the right. The attack has been from people who imagine that Puerto Rico can just wipe out all of its debt, he says. "I believe the board is necessary I believe the the board is going to produce long term helpful change but it is an imposition no question"

This week David and Curtis are joined by David Skeel, one of the world’s leading experts on bankruptcy law and the Chairman of the Financial Oversight & Management Board for Puerto Rico, which was responsible for helping the territory restructure and cut its public debt by 80%. David brings a unique perspective as both a legal scholar and follower of Christ, particularly around how our understanding of debt can and should image Biblical values while not being strictly prescribed by Biblical law.

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Produced by Kris Carter