The concept of odious debt : some considerations (English)

The purpose of this discussion paper is modest: (i) examine the main features of the traditional concept and categories of odious debts, and briefly examine whether a rule allowing the repudiation of odious debts may be said to have emerged in international law (Section II); (ii) consider recent attempts to expand the traditional concept and categories of odious debts, and ask whether they are sufficiently precise to contribute to the solution of...

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Nehru,Vikram;

Thomas,Mark Roland;
Document Date
2008/05/22
Document Type
Working Paper
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44283
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1
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1
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World,
Region
Other,
Disclosure Date
2010/07/01
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Disclosed
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The concept of odious debt : some considerations
Keywords
odious debt

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Nehru,Vikram; Thomas,Mark Roland.

The concept of odious debt : some considerations (English). Economic policy and debt department discussion paper Washington, DC: World Bank. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/328651468315539576

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