Evergrande: What’s in a Name?

Evergrande: What’s in a Name?
A housing complex is developed by Chinese property developer Evergrande in Huaian, Jiangsu Province, China, on Sept. 17, 2021. STR/China Out/AFP via Getty Images
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Much of the financial world is abuzz about Chinese property giant Evergrande’s failure to meet its massive debt obligations and the effect it may have on China’s economy and international markets. That certainly matters, and my sense is that the shock is likely to be significant and the impact unlikely to be brief.

Stephen Yates
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