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Factors determining rating basis of local government units
Factors determining rating basis of local government units

Author(s): Beata Hoza, Adam Żabka
Subject(s): National Economy, Public Finances
Published by: Wydawnictwo Wyższej Szkoły Finansów i Prawa w Bielsku-Białej
Keywords: rating; rating agency; local government units

Summary/Abstract: The need to obtain information regarding credit rating of entities, both public and private was the reason for rating agencies development. A worldwide rating market is characterised by a dominance of the largest international agencies, including: Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch. Rating is one of the tools increasing the competiveness of a local government unit. The purpose of this study is to present the nature of rating as well as rating criteria of local government units employed by rating agencies.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 115-130
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English