What are the main risks that credit ratings reflect? Do we need credit ratings?What are the parameters and risks that credit risk ratings do not incorporate,and investors need to be aware of?

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Foundations of Business - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)

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What are the main risks that credit ratings reflect? Do we need credit ratings? What are the parameters and risks that credit risk ratings do not incorporate, and investors need to be aware of?