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How big is the debt overhang problem?

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  • Moyen, Nathalie, 2007. "How big is the debt overhang problem?," Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, Elsevier, vol. 31(2), pages 433-472, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:dyncon:v:31:y:2007:i:2:p:433-472
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