External assessors don’t always have a full view of a country’s creditworthiness.
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Scores are ubiquitous today, from data in parenting apps to fitness monitors. For some users, those scores start to shape a sense of right and wrong.
The way ratings are displayed — as stars versus numbers — can shape consumer perceptions in subtle, yet predictable ways.
Getting an extra star or two from a prominent ratings group can make a bigger difference than a social media campaign or a slew of thank-you calls.
Movies carrying the NC-17 rating have traditionally been difficult to screen and promote, as they were locked out of some movie theater chains and traditional advertising.
The effects of a sovereign credit rating downgrade would be painful for all South Africans.
One of the world’s largest ratings agency, Standard & Poor’s, is back in court appealing the Federal Court’s landmark decision that it was responsible for the losses incurred by 13 New South Wales…
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