The Impact of Bankruptcy Law Reforms on Zombie Firms

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This chapter analyzes the effects of bankruptcy law reforms on the prevalence and duration of zombie firms. It highlights a significant decline in the fraction of zombie firms after these reforms, particularly in countries with stronger credit rights. The chapter concludes that bankruptcy law reforms lead to a reduction in zombie firms.

Renowned bankruptcy guru and NYU Professor Ed Altman and esteemed Queens University finance professor Wei Wang discuss with Reorg’s Gaurav Sharma their research on the worldwide surge in zombie companies. Ed and Wei discuss the various factors behind the phenomenon, including lenient monetary policies, and the development of global corporate bond markets. And, as always, we bring you our weekly summary of interesting developments in the restructuring world as well as a preview of what’s on the docket for next week. If you are not a Reorg subscriber, request access here: go.reorg-research.com/Podcast-Trial We're looking for feedback to improve the podcast experience! Please share your thoughts here: www.research.net/r/Reorg_podcast_survey For more information on our latest events and webinars: reorg.com/resources/events-and-webinars/ Sign up to our weekly newsletter Reorg on the Record: reorg.com/resources/reorg-on-the-record/ #leveragedfinance #highyield #restructuring #performingcredit #distresseddebt #debtrestructuring #leveragedloans