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David Walker: “I don't think it should be business of S&P or any rating agency to tell a sovereign nation how to put its finances in…”

On the recordAugust 4, 2011
I don't think it should be business of S&P or any rating agency to tell a sovereign nation how to put its finances in order.
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David Walker
Kentucky

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David Walker argues against credit agencies dictating financial policies to sovereign nations.

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