Credit Scores

3: The American Credit Scoring System – A Critical Perspective


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The third article provided a critical examination of the credit scoring system, revealing its deeply American origins and systemic challenges. We explored how the credit scoring system is not just a financial tool, but a powerful social technology that reflects and perpetuates economic inequalities. Key themes included:
  • The historical roots of credit discrimination
  • The systemic biases embedded in credit scoring mechanisms
  • The profound impact of credit scores on individual economic opportunities
  • The global context of credit assessment
  • The ongoing challenges of creating a fair and equitable credit system
This article exposed the complex intersection of technology, economics, and social justice, demonstrating how credit scoring is far more than a neutral mathematical mechanism.
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