The New York Stock Exchange and Public Opinion : Remarks at Annual Dinner, Association of Stock Exchange Brokers, Held at the Astor Hotel, New York, January 24, 1917

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kahn, Otto H., 1867-1934

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The New York Stock Exchange and Public Opinion" by Otto H. Kahn is a historical account presented as remarks made during an annual dinner for the Association of Stock Exchange Brokers in the early 20th century. The book was likely written in the context of the growing public scrutiny of financial institutions and provides an analysis of the relationship between the New York Stock Exchange and public opinion during a time of significant economic change. Kahn discusses the role of the Stock Exchange in the American economy and addresses various misconceptions about its practices and ethics. In this address, Kahn tackles critical issues surrounding the operations of the New York Stock Exchange, such as the necessity of public confidence, the impact of public opinion on market practices, and the ethical responsibilities of stockbrokers. He defends the Exchange against accusations of malfeasance, arguing that many of the problems identified by critics stem from individual actions outside the Exchange's direct control. Kahn urges members of the Exchange to foster better communication with the public and lawmakers, emphasizing the importance of transparency and ethical conduct in maintaining trust. He highlights the Exchange's role as a national institution, advocating for reforms that align with evolving ethical standards and improve public understanding of its operations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from digital material generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 51.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2009-07-11