by Jodie Adams Kirshner | Oct 1, 2019 | Review
In her study of Detroit’s recent bankruptcy, Kirshner (research professor, New York Univ.) observes the experience of seven individuals, including residents, aspiring homeowners, and speculators. They include young single mother Lola, educated and motivated but unable...
by Jodie Adams Kirshner | Jul 26, 2019 | Review
Kirshner (International Bankruptcy), a research professor at NYU, presents a thorough examination of Detroit’s fiscal and civic situation following the city’s 2013 declaration of bankruptcy, demonstrating that vast swaths of the community remain underserved. She...
by Jodie Adams Kirshner | Jul 21, 2019 | Review
A deep dive into the daily living of low-income Detroit residents as well as real estate speculators. Kirshner (Urban Management/New York Univ.; International Bankruptcy: The Challenge of Insolvency in a Global Economy, 2018, etc.) received permission from seven...
