Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions: A History of Crises

Hendrickson, Jill M.

The historical response to bank crises has always been more regulation. A pattern emerges that some may find surprising: regulation often contributes to bank instability. It suppresses competition and effective response to market changes and encourages bankers to take on additional risk. This book offers a valuable history lesson for policy makers.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2010-12-08

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230280663

DOI: 10.1057/9780230295131

Dimensions: 229cm x152cm

Pages: 296