House of Debt. Book Summary

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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.