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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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This chapter examines the complexities of the bankruptcy system in America, highlighting its unintended consequences on economic inequality. It emphasizes how current debtor protections may disproportionately benefit the wealthy, leaving marginalized populations at risk, and calls for essential reforms to address these systemic issues.

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