Glass Steagall Act A Legal Overview

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Banks and banking.

International trade.

Legislative histories.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 1982

Summary:

Discusses the background of and rationale for the Banking Act of 1933, commonly referred to as the Glass-Steagall Act, which restricts depository institution involvement in securities activities. Examines specific provisions in light of bank interest in operating or investing in municipal revenue bonds, export trading companies, and money market mutual funds. Includes legislative history of the Act and its amendments

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Glass Steagall Act

Publisher Number:

CRS-1982-AML-0010

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