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From Buildings and Loans to Bail-Outs: A History of the American Savings and Loan Industry, 1831–1995 Mason, David L. (Young Harris College, Georgia)
From Buildings and Loans to Bail-Outs: A History of the American Savings and Loan Industry, 1831–1995
Mason, David L. (Young Harris College, Georgia)
First appearing in the 1830s savings and loans, encourage their working-class members to adhere to the principles of thrift and mutual co-operation as a way to achieve the 'American Dream' of home ownership. This book traces the development of this industry from its origins as a movement of a loosely affiliated collection of institutions into a major element of America's financial markets.
362 pages, 17 tables
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | July 5, 2004 |
| ISBN13 | 9780521827546 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 362 |
| Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 24 mm · 656 g |
| Language | English |