March 15, 2022

What would happen if Russia defaults on its debt?

Adjunct senior fellow Elina Ribakova speaks to Marketplace about how Russia's economic isolationism may largely insulate global markets should Russia default on its debts.

Listen to the full interview from Marketplace.

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