Focuses on the problem with the means testing consumer bankruptcy in the U.S. Discussion on the success of Chapter 7 and the failure of Chapter 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; Evidence that increases in filing rates are not caused by increased abuse but rather by consumer debt; ...
an investigation into a person's finances to determine eligibility for public assistance. [1925–30] means′-test` v.t. 1.to subject (a person or a specific benefit) to a means test:The government proposes to means-test Medicare.
bankruptcy poverty trap social security benefits time-series analysis References in periodicals archive ? Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Labour MP Tom Blenkinsop says a suggestion by Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith that pensioners should be means tested for benefits like bus passes...
The Chicago Transit Authority began testing Proterra electric buses in 2021. Source: Chicago Transit Authority The bankruptcy filing from electric bus manufacturer Proterrain early Augustis a significant stumble on the road to electrifying heavy-duty transportation, according to experts and analysts. ...
Means Testing: The Failed Bankruptcy Revolution of 2005 The monumental bankruptcy amendments of 2005 made means testing the very center of the attempt to restore discipline to consumer spending. Yet, one year of... DG Carlson - 《Ssrn Electronic Journal》 被引量: 19发表: 2007年 The impact of...
It's Time for Means-Testing 来自 学术范 喜欢 0 阅读量: 26 作者:EH Jones,TJ Zywicki 摘要: Despite an extended period of high economic growth and low unemployment, consumer bankruptcy rates have hit an all-time high. In response to this personal bankr...
The bankruptcy of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank for many is one of the expected symptoms of an inevitable crisis.
The year is 2012 and DVD sales are up against the first original releases by Netflix (Lilyhammer and House of Cards for the curious). Blockbuster filed for bankruptcy just 2 years ago and DVD by mail is going out of style. The biggest issue consumers are having with streaming is video qu...
A common means test is the one used to determine eligibility forChapter 7bankruptcy. Means testing is also used in distributing Medicare benefits and has been suggested as a solution to theSocial Securityproblem. Since debts do not have to be repaid under Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it is supposed t...
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