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Protecting Wage Earners: The Southern Roots of Bankruptcy Law


Abstract: Bankruptcy law history may not sound interesting, but Chapter 13 is an exception. Chapter 13 enables wage earners to repay all or part of their debts. U.S. Courts data show a higher concentration of Chapter 13 filings in Southern states. Why?

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Publication Date: 2019-06-26