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Debt Maturity and the Use of Short-Term Debt: Evidence form Sovereigns and Firms

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  • Sophia Chen
  • Mrs. Paola Ganum
  • Lucy Qian Liu
  • Mr. Leonardo Martinez
  • Mr. Maria Soledad Martinez Peria

Abstract

The maturity structure of debt can have financial and real consequences. Short-term debt exposes borrowers to rollover risk (where the terms of financing are renegotiated to the detriment of the borrower) and is associated with financial crises. Moreover, debt maturity can have an impact on the ability of firms to undertake long-term productive investments and, as a result, affect economic activity. The aim of this paper is to examine the evolution and determinants of debt maturity and to characterize differences across countries.

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  • Sophia Chen & Mrs. Paola Ganum & Lucy Qian Liu & Mr. Leonardo Martinez & Mr. Maria Soledad Martinez Peria, 2019. "Debt Maturity and the Use of Short-Term Debt: Evidence form Sovereigns and Firms," IMF Departmental Papers / Policy Papers 2019/001, International Monetary Fund.
    • Handle: RePEc:imf:imfdps:2019/001
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    2. Sommer, Christoph, 2021. "The impact of patient capital on job quality, investments and firm performance: Cross-country evidence on long-term finance," IDOS Discussion Papers 6/2021, German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS).
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    5. Bank for International Settlements, 2022. "Private sector debt and financial stability," CGFS Papers, Bank for International Settlements, number 67, december.

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