The Princeton Economic History of the Western World
Debt, Taxes, and Default in the Age of Philip II
The Princeton Economic History of the Western World
Debt, Taxes, and Default in the Age of Philip II
"Why do lenders time and again loan money to sovereign borrowers who promptly go bankrupt? When can this type of lending work? As the United States and many European nations struggle with mountains of debt, historical precedents can offer valuable insights.
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Why do lenders time and again loan money to sovereign borrowers who promptly go bankrupt? When can this type of lending work? This title looks at one famous case - the debts and defaults of Philip II of Spain. Using detailed evidence collected from sixteenth-century archives, it examines the incentives and returns of lenders.
