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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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Reforming the Bankruptcy System: A Focus on Debt Relief and Equality

This chapter explores proposed reforms to the bankruptcy system aimed at enhancing debt cancellation and modification processes. It emphasizes the importance of adhering to established rules while discussing the potential for a reformed system to address racial disparities in bankruptcy outcomes.

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