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Wildcat banking, banking panics, and free banking in the United States.

Authors :
Dwyer Jr., Gerald P.
Source :
Economic Review (07321813). Dec96, Vol. 81 Issue 3-6, p1. 20p. 1 Diagram, 5 Charts, 4 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Examines instances of wildcat banking equated with the free banking system in the United States, from 1837 to 1865. Features of wildcat banking; Overview of free banking; Characteristics of free banking; Comparisons of early experiences with free banking; Free banking in selected states. INSETS: Free banks' notes and electronic money.;Valuation of bonds deposited as security..

Subjects

Subjects :
*FREE banking

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07321813
Volume :
81
Issue :
3-6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Economic Review (07321813)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9702183071