Rui Estevez

Rui Estevez, Associate Professor at the Graduate Institute of International Development and Editor of the Financial History Review, dives deep into the history of public debt. He discusses the complexities and economic costs of government defaults, particularly in Latin America. The conversation highlights the evolution of debt mutualization, especially regarding Eurobonds, and its potential implications for national credit ratings and bondholders. Estevez also emphasizes the importance of understanding historical case studies to navigate today's financial landscape.