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Debt advice in Europe: a search of the good practices to fight over-indebtedness

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose This paper aims to provide an overview of the current state of debt advisory services and good practices in Europe. Design/methodology/approach The authors examine how debt advisory services are organised in different European countries and how they can be used to address the phenomenon of over-indebtedness. Findings Debt advisory services seem to be varied and fragmented. There are few good practices that stand out, whereas in some countries there are no services available at all. Originality/value This study provides an updated and comprehensive review of good practices and suggests some measures for evaluating the effectiveness of debt advisory services.

Source: Qualitative Research in Financial Markets

DOI: 10.1108/qrfm-12-2023-0301

Authors: Alessandra Tanda, Daniela Vandone

Institutions: University of Pavia, University of Milan

Language: English

Topic: Financial Literacy, Pension, Retirement Analysis

Subfield: Accounting

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4401650484

FWCI: 1.011

Cites: 70

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10