Published Jan 13, 2023
A Guide to the ‘Legal Fictions’ That Create Wealth, Inequality and Economic Crises
Katharina Pistor delves into how legal frameworks transform assets into wealth generators, fueling economic inequality and crises. She highlights the need for legal reform to address systemic vulnerabilities and use legal tools for social good in the context of financial stability and climate change.
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