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'Flawed' Credit Default Swaps explained

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Credit Default Swaps, which protect investors from Greece defaulting, are redundant in the event of a voluntary default. John Kay, a leading economist, explains why authorities are so keen to prevent CDS's from being triggered even though Greece has already been asked to voluntarily have 50%.


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