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Michael S. Barr: “I believe that it would be a serious mistake to rely only on the bankruptcy courts.”

On the recordApril 25, 2017
I believe that it would be a serious mistake to rely only on the bankruptcy courts.
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Michael S. Barr

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Barr argues against making bankruptcy the only option for failing firms.

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