Bankruptcy: The Case for Relief in an Economy of Debt by Joseph Spooner Paperbac

Description: Bankruptcy by Joseph Spooner Spooner examines the increasing instability of using excessive household debt as a means of maintaining economic growth. He turns to bankruptcy law as a mechanism of social insurance against the risks of a debt-dependent economy. This will appeal to anyone interested in understanding the problem of consumer debt and how to address it. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A decade after the Global Financial Crisis and Great Recession, developed economies continue to struggle under excessive household debt. While exacerbating inequality and political unrest, this debt - when combined with wage stagnation and a shrinking welfare state - has played a key role in maintaining economic growth and allowing households faced with rising costs of living to make ends meet. In Bankruptcy: The Case for Relief in an Economy of Debt, Joseph Spooner examines this economic model and finds it increasingly unsustainable. In a call to action to reduce debt burden, he turns to bankruptcy law, which is uniquely situated as a mechanism of social insurance against the risks of a debt-dependent economy. This book should be read by anyone interested in understanding the problem of consumer debt and how best to address it. Author Biography Joseph Spooner is an Assistant Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science Law Department. He researches issues of law, policy and politics relating to household debt and over-indebtedness. He has worked on the World Banks Report on the Treatment of the Insolvency of Natural Persons (2013) and the Law Reform Commission of Irelands project on personal debt management (2010–12). He has published articles on the law and politics of bankruptcy and household debt in leading journals including the Journal of Law and Society and Modern Law Review. Table of Contents 1. Introduction; 2. Financialised capitalism and the centrality of household debt; 3. Consumer bankruptcy theory and the case for debt relief; 4. A consumer bankruptcy marketplace; 5. The limits of contractual consumer bankruptcy; 6. The austere creditor: austerity, bankruptcy policy and government debt collection; 7. Moral hazard and bankruptcy abuse prevention; 8. Conclusion; Index. Review This reviewer highly recommends this book for people who want to learn more about the consumer debt-based economy and ways to make it fairer and more efficient. R. H. Scott, ChoiceThe book is essential reading for anyone who is interested in understanding the problem of consumer debt and how best to address it. It is an indispensable addition for all university libraries. Eugenio Vaccari, Journal of International Banking Law and Regulation Promotional Excessive household debt has allowed for economic growth, but this model has become increasingly unstable. Spooner examines bankruptcy law as a potential solution. Review Quote This reviewer highly recommends this book for people who want to learn more about the consumer debt-based economy and ways to make it fairer and more efficient. R. H. Scott, Choice Promotional "Headline" Excessive household debt has allowed for economic growth, but this model has become increasingly unstable. Spooner examines bankruptcy law as a potential solution. Details ISBN1316617777 Author Joseph Spooner Pages 307 Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 2022 ISBN-10 1316617777 ISBN-13 9781316617779 Publication Date 2022-05-19 UK Release Date 2022-05-19 Format Paperback Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-05-19 NZ Release Date 2022-05-19 Subtitle The Case for Relief in an Economy of Debt Series International Corporate Law and Financial Market Regulation Alternative 9781107166943 DEWEY 346.42078 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168637286;

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