Layna Mosley

Layna Mosley, an expert on the politics of sovereign debt, discusses the reasons behind the debt crisis faced by developing economies, the impact of interest rates, challenges of renegotiating debt repayment, complexity in resolving debt crises, and radical solutions and political changes in the context of the sovereign debt crisis.

Sovereign debt guru Layna Mosley discusses the key role of political philosophy in sovereign debt decisions. They explore reasons why political scientists study sovereign debt, the impact of elections and political institutions, and the influence of domestic politics on borrowing choices. The podcast also explores 'original sin' in developing countries' debt, determinants of government bond denomination, and the role of IMF and World Bank in the rise of local currency.