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Melissa B. Jacoby, "Unjust Debts: How Our Bankruptcy System Makes America More Unequal" (New Press, 2024)

New Books in Economics

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Examining Bankruptcy's Role in Social Justice Issues

This chapter explores the U.S. bankruptcy system's impact on social justice issues, including dangerous products and child sex abuse cover-ups. The discussion highlights the inequities in compensation for victims and the constitutional challenges posed by a system mainly tailored for commercial creditors.

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