This volume brings together historians, economists, political scientists, and anthropologists to present a global perspective on the new forms of lending and bo

Cross-national analysis of empirical, theoretical, and policy issues in the consumer credit industry, including household debt, credit card usage, and bankruptc

Consumer Credit and the American Economy examines the economics, behavioral science, sociology, history, institutions, law, and regulation of consumer credit in

The use of credit scoring - the quantitative and statistical techniques to assess the credit risks involved in lending to consumers - has been one of the most s

This book provides a comparative appraisal of global developments in the area of consumer bankruptcy and overindebtedness.