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Debt‐for‐equity Swaps Under a Rational Expectations Equilibrium

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Authors/contributors
Title
Debt‐for‐equity Swaps Under a Rational Expectations Equilibrium
Abstract
This paper analyzes LDC debt‐for‐equity swaps under a rational expectations equilibrium. Under full information, the swap can never be strictly preferred by the LDC, the MNC, and the bank. Under the postulated informational asymmetry assumptions the same results obtain, leading to the “lemons” market in reverse. Under rational expectations, the swap can only occur if the loan is correctly valued relative to all private information in the economy. Given that some swaps do occur, future models must reflect the unique features of swaps.
Publication
The Journal of Finance
Volume
44
Issue
3
Pages
663-680
Date
1989
Citation
Errunza, V. R., & Moreau, A. F. (1989). Debt‐for‐equity Swaps Under a Rational Expectations Equilibrium. The Journal of Finance, 44, 663–680.
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