The Economics and Regulation of Financial Privacy An International Comparison of Credit Reporting Systems

This book provides the first in-depth analysis of the economics and regulation of financial privacy. It is an international comparison of credit reporting systems in the United States and in European countries. On the theoretical level the book explains competition in information markets, especially...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jentzsch, Nicola
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Heidelberg Physica 2006, 2006
Edition:1st ed. 2006
Series:Contributions to Economics
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • The Theory of Information and Privacy
  • The Institutions of Credit Reporting
  • Economic Effects of Credit Reporting
  • Lessons for Credit Reporting Regulation
  • Conclusions