illustrative case study. In the context of telling that story, we provide estimates of the evolution of Haiti's external debt …-to-GDP ratio over 1825-2020, and discuss the implications of the independence debt for the economy of Haiti. We conclude by … discussing the implications of Haiti's Independence Debt for the doctrine of odious debt and the possibilities for Haiti to …

In 1804 Haiti declared its independence from France, defeating French forces in a twelve-year long slave insurrection … turned revolutionary war. Two decades later, France finally agreed to recognize Haitian statehood on the condition that Haiti … Haiti independence debt. Accordingly, this paper explores whether Haiti has a viable claim under international law to compel …