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[PODCAST] DebtTalks #12 – Rating the future: Debt, Growth and Europe’s Economic Path

Episode 12. Rating the future: debt, growth and Europe’s economic path

In Episode 12 of DebtTalks, Paola Subacchi and Sarah Carlson discuss Europe’s debt outlook and the balance between economic growth and debt management. Before diving into these topics, they explore the role of credit rating agencies in the international financial system. The episode offers insights into the methodologies behind sovereign debt ratings, the challenges that these agencies face in today’s complex economic environment, and how ratings can influence both investor confidence and policy decisions. 

Guest: Sarah Carlson is Senior Vice President at Moody’s Ratings, lead analyst for several European countries and a spokesperson on global issues and European matters. 

Listen to the episode and stay tuned on DebtTalks.