Neuberger, Doris; Reifner, Udo - In: Vierteljahrshefte zur Wirtschaftsforschung 89 (2020) 1, pp. 115-132
Usury is a frequent occurrence in consumer credit markets and particularly affects low-income households. Although the … term usury conjures images of a greedy individual consciously acting to exploit the weak bargaining position of another by … contracts. This paper reviews the economic rationale for usury legislation and evaluates the European Consumer Credit Directive …