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Reading Michael Pettis: What Does an Evergrande Meltdown Mean for China? [Ep. 119]

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The Importance of Moral Hazard in the Chinese Economy

Borrowing for large Chinese companies like Evergrande had never been a problem in the past it was widely assumed they would never be allowed to default on their obligations. Local governments and regulators were expected always to step in at the last minute to recapitalize the borrower if necessary. As a result there was very little credit differentiation in the lending markets. That is why Chinese regulators have decided to have a showdown with creditors over Evergrande.

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