Zombie Companies in the Corona Pandemic or the phenomenon of covertly over-indebted companies in Germany

Marco Becker

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Abstract: The phenomenon of covertly over-indebted companies – also known colloquially as zombie companies – is not new. They occur more frequently in times of crisis, including during the current Corona pandemic. In addition to covertly over-indebtedness, there is now the added factor of latent insolvency. This article will take a closer look at the emergence of zombie companies in Germany during the Corona pandemic.

Keywords: zombie companies; covertly over-indebted companies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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