Prof Johannes W. Fedderke on the South African – US sovereign bond spread: how is this associated with macroeconomic variables?

Prof Johannes W. Fedderke on the South African – US sovereign bond spread: how is this associated with macroeconomic variables?
Economic Research Southern Africa
Prof Johannes W. Fedderke on the South African – US sovereign bond spread: how is this associated with macroeconomic variables?

May 29 2020 | 00:24:00

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Episode • May 29, 2020 • 00:24:00

Show Notes

In this podcast, Prof. Johannes W. Fedderke, the Director of ERSA speaks to our host, Margaux G about his research on the South African – US sovereign bond spread. The cost that the South African government faces when borrowing in open markets is high compared to safe markets such as the US, despite being low […]

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