Introduction
摘要
This introductory chapter outlines the book’s key themes, arguments, contributions, and methodological approach while establishing its structure. It does so by contextualizing the interaction between rating agencies and national governments, particularly in developing countries, where these relationships are often fraught with tension and linked to financial and political crises. This dynamic has shaped interdisciplinary research agendas, frequently engaging with the field of International Political Economy, which examines the power structures and political motivations underlying global finance.