Detecting conflicts of interest in credit rating changes: a distribution dynamics approach

Abstract In this study, we compare the adjustments of credit ratings by an investor-paid credit rating agency (CRA), represented by Egan-Jones Ratings Company, and an issuer-paid CRA, represented by Moody’s Investors Service, vis-à-vis conflict of interest and reputation. A novel distribution dynami...

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Main Authors: Wai Choi Lee, Jianfu Shen, Tsun Se Cheong, Michal Wojewodzki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-06-01
Series:Financial Innovation
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40854-021-00263-z