Consumer Debt and Social Exclusion in Europe

Hans-W. Micklitz is Professor of Economic Law, European University Institute, Italy. He also holds the position of Jean Monnet Chair of Private Law and European Economic Law at the University of Bamberg, Germany. Irina Domurath is a PhD fellow at the University of Copenhagen and the University of Iceland. She researches the interaction between risk, vulnerability, and over-indebtedness.

’From you've got to have money vs social force majeure towards a new societal and economic perspective on the regulation of household debt following the financial crisis. The analysis of the impact of the crisis on consumer law and consumer bankruptcy is both extremely topical and comprehensive.’ Thomas Wilhelmsson, University of Helsinki, Finland ’This is an excellent book which provides valuable insights into the responses of European States to economic crisis. The book highlights the risks of focusing on the macroeconomy while ignoring the plight of consumers and exacerbating over-indebtedness, and should be closely scrutinised by policy makers and academics alike.’ Therese Wilson, Griffith Law School, Australia ’This book, provoked by the financial crisis of the last years, is based on empirical studies in six European euro and non-euro jurisdictions, analysing the situation of over-indebted consumers and making proposals for improving their condition in case of insolvency. The book which takes on these important issues is indispensable reading for all working or interested in the field of financial services in the EU.’ Norbert Reich, University of Bremen, Germany

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