Bankruptcy and insolvency are complex areas of research with numerous questions and issues for studying. 

• What are the causes of bankruptcy and insolvency, and how do they vary across different industries and types of businesses?

• What are the economic and social implications of bankruptcy and insolvency, both for the affected businesses and for the wider community?

• What are the legal frameworks and regulatory mechanisms that govern bankruptcy and insolvency, and how effective are they in achieving their intended outcomes?

• How do bankruptcy and insolvency procedures differ across different jurisdictions, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each system?

• What are the different types of bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings, and how do they affect the interests of different stakeholders, such as creditors, shareholders, and employees?

• How do different stakeholders negotiate and resolve conflicts during the bankruptcy and insolvency process, and what factors influence their behavior and decision-making?

• What are the strategies that businesses can use to avoid bankruptcy and insolvency, and how effective are these strategies in different contexts?

• What are the implications of new technologies, such as blockchain and smart contracts, for the bankruptcy and insolvency process, and how can these technologies be leveraged to improve outcomes for all stakeholders?

• How do bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings interact with other areas of law, such as taxation, labor law, and intellectual property law?

• What are the ethical considerations involved in the bankruptcy and insolvency process, and how can these be reconciled with the competing interests of different stakeholders?

To find out what the research tells us, explore the many papers in our series: https://www.ecgi.global/categories/bankruptcy