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Alexander Gruber

Alexander Gruber is a research fellow and a lecturer in economics at the University of St.Gallen. Alexander completed his Ph.D. studies in economics and finance at the University of St.Gallen and at Stanford University. His research focuses on international macroeconomics, banking, and financial stability.

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How many firms around the world are in or close to corporate distress?Ā Ā 

February 13, 2024 • by Camilla Erencin, Simon J. Evenett, Alexander Gruber, Felix Reitz in Crux of Capitalism • 5 min read

As interest rates rose in many economies, fears of a ā€œhard landingā€ grew. We examine whether a tighter monetary policy has translated into more firms going into corporate distress by tracking three...

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