Dr. Joseph Spooner

Associate Professor

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Biography

Joseph Spooner is an Associate Professor in the Law School at the London School of Economics. His research focuses on the intersections of law, policy, and politics, specifically regarding household debt, over-indebtedness, and financialization. Spooner has shown a keen interest in dispute resolution and access to justice, particularly as it pertains to low-income groups. His published works appear in leading journals such as the Journal of Law and Society and the Modern Law Review. He has authored a book analyzing the unsustainable nature of contemporary debt-dependent economies. Spooner's work aligns with the Law-and-Society tradition, incorporating Modern Legal Realism and Law and Political Economy. His research employs both qualitative and quantitative methods to explore the political economy of bankruptcy law reform and the impacts of aggressive debt recovery practices. Spooner is recognized for his significant contributions to various policy projects, including work with the World Bank and the UK Insolvency Service.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

London School of Economics • London, England

Teaching and researching various aspects of law, focusing on household debt and bankruptcy.

Requirements for London School of Economics

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Quantitative
Required:164
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Advanced Calculus Linear Algebra Econometrics and Statistics Intermediate Macroeconomics Intermediate Microeconomics
Application Checklist
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  • GRE scores (if non-UK degree)
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics