House of Debt
Atif Mian and Amir Sufi
What’s inside
House of Debt explores the role of debt in the 2008 financial crisis, presenting an alternative explanation focusing on the rise of household debt.
You’ll Learn
- Understand the causes of the 2008 financial crisis
- Learn about the impact of household debt on economies
- Realize the importance of debt management policies
- Grasp the connection between debt and economic inequality
Key Points
- Rise of Household Debt
- Role of Debt in Financial Crisis
- Debt and Economic Inequality
- Policy Implications of High Debt
- Reform Suggestions
Who’s it For
- Economists
- Policy makers
- Students of finance and economics
- Anyone interested in understanding financial crises
About author
Atif Mian and Amir Sufi are accomplished economists. Mian is a professor at Princeton University, while Sufi is a professor at the University of Chicago.