The Challenges of Bankruptcy Reform

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Elena Cirmizi

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Leora F. Klapper

World Bank; World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)

Mahesh Uttamchandani

World Bank - Investment Climate Advisory Services

Date Written: October 1, 2010

Abstract

The 2008 financial crisis was followed by a global economic downturn, credit crunch, and reduction in cross-border lending, trade finance, remittances, and foreign direct investment, which adversely affected businesses around the world. The consequent increase in the number of firm insolvencies in the financial and corporate sectors highlights the importance of efficient bankruptcy laws. This paper summarizes the theoretical and empirical literature on bankruptcy design, discusses the challenges of introducing and implementing bankruptcy reforms, and presents examples of how policymakers are trying to use the current economic downturn as an opportunity to engage in meaningful reform of the bankruptcy process.

Keywords: Bankruptcy and Resolution of Financial Distress, Debt Markets, Access to Finance, Deposit Insurance, Banks & Banking Reform

Suggested Citation

Cirmizi, Elena and Klapper, Leora F. and Uttamchandani, Mahesh, The Challenges of Bankruptcy Reform (October 1, 2010). World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 5448, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1694337

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