The European Union has recently expanded to include many former Eastern Bloc countries. This has lead to a decrease in average GDP per capita, but an increased overall market. The impact of this expansion (positive or negative) is still unclear and in this Manager Update, Roger Mills explores the consequences of this expansion, with a particular focus on the Corporate Debt Market.
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