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Author/Editor:
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Erbenova, Michaela ; Liu, Yan ; Saxegaard, Magnus
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Publication Date:
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April 01, 2011
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Disclaimer: This Working Paper should not be reported as representing the views of the IMF.
The views expressed in this Working Paper are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of the IMF or IMF policy. Working Papers describe research in progress by the author(s) and are published to elicit comments and to further debate
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Summary:
This paper reviews Latvia’s efforts to manage the increase in debt distress resulting from the unwinding of the 2000-07 credit boom and spillovers from the global financial crisis. The authorities have designed a strategy that strengthens incentives for marked-based debt resolution by improving the legal framework for credit enforcement, introducing tax incentives for debt write-downs, and strengthening financial sector supervision. These measures have started to yield results, but further steps are needed to speed up bankruptcy procedures and reduce credit enforcement costs. Latvia’s experience with market-based debt resolution may provide insights on managing debt distress in other countries with limited fiscal resources.
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Series:
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Working Paper No. 11/85
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Subject(s):
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Bank supervision | Banking sector | Corporate sector | Debt | Debt restructuring | Latvia | Private sector | Tax incentives
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Author's Keyword(s):
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Latvia | debt restructuring | insolvency law |
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