Why downgrading countries in a time of crisis is an exceptionally bad idea: The street market at Mont-Bouët in Libreville, Gabon. The country was one of 10 on the continent downgraded this year. Getty ImagesA number of rating agencies have downgraded emerging market economies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their actions have raised the question: why do so during a crisis? This … [Read more...] about Why downgrading countries in a time of crisis is an exceptionally bad idea | The Conversation