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Economics Nobel winner Simon Johnson on why nations succeed and fail

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The Rise and Fall of Financial Leverage in Industry

This chapter examines the trajectory of a major industrial player, outlining the ambitious takeover of a plant that ultimately unraveled due to excessive financial leverage. It sheds light on the cascading effects of the Greensill Capital collapse and the vulnerable state of the steel industry, highlighting its cyclical challenges.

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