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The pernicious potential of ‘buy now pay later’ finance
6 mins | Jun 1, 2021
New norms also create fallout. Is the “everyone wins” innovation from businesses like Klarna and Affirm too good to be true? Patrick Jenkins explores how innovative credit is clever and useful, but its subtle downsides indicate an urgent need for proper regulation.
