Banks and banking

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Introduction to banking -- HG2491 .M65

Gives young people an introduction of banking. Covers brief history, purpose of the bank, and the three basic services.

Banking after deregulation -- HG2491 .M653 1989

Explains how and why the banking business is changing due to deregulation.

The Community Reinvestment Act -- HG2491 .M654

Deals with the controversial issues regarding some of the communities without banking services. Explains how the Community Reinvestment Act helps the community in getting banking services.

Banks and crime -- HG2491 .M652

Discusses frauds and swindling as the leading causes of bank crimes. Each situation is shown.

Savings and loan crisis -- HG2491 .M657

Gives an explanation of why one third of the savings and loan industries are losing money. Offers options to resolve these problems.

Bank failures and bailouts -- HG2491 .M656

Critics and supporters of the federal insurance program give their views on the role of the government in stabilizing the nations financial system.

Lender liability -- VL 661

Presents the arguments between bankers and businessmen over lender liability trials.

Third world debt -- HG2491 .M655

Deals with the U.S. bank loans to Latin America that lead to the third world crisis. Explains how this crisis influences the world economy, and what the alternatives to reduce the debt among debtors are.

Politics of banking -- HG2491 .M658

Discusses how the American Bankers Association lets Congress know the issues that relate to the financial system of the U.S.; how consumer advocacies groups work to change the bank laws; why bankers want to repeal the Glass Steagall Act.