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Did Antebellum Illinois Free Banks Take Undue Risk With Their Bond Portfolios?: An Analysis Of Decision-Making Prior To The Civil War, Scott N. Clayman
Did Antebellum Illinois Free Banks Take Undue Risk With Their Bond Portfolios?: An Analysis Of Decision-Making Prior To The Civil War, Scott N. Clayman
Business and Economics Honors Papers
Free banks in Illinois could issue bank notes backed by state or U.S. bond collateral. A decline in bond prices as the Civil War approached resulted in banks being unable to redeem their noteholders in gold specie and subsequently resulted in bank failures. Previously economic historians believed that failures of free banks were due to wildcat banking rather than the portfolio allocation of free banks. Over time, other researchers have found that banks that took greater ex ante risk prior to the failure were more likely to fail. There were other price declines during the 1850s, in particular the Panic …
Japan's Economic Success Following Her World War Ii Defeat, Karen E. Davidock
Japan's Economic Success Following Her World War Ii Defeat, Karen E. Davidock
Business and Economics Honors Papers
This 78 page senior thesis examines the rate of Japan's economic growth since World War II.
The Development Of Transportation, With Special Emphasis Upon The Changing Importance Of The Railroad In The United States, Nancy E. Coleman
The Development Of Transportation, With Special Emphasis Upon The Changing Importance Of The Railroad In The United States, Nancy E. Coleman
Business and Economics Honors Papers
This 80 page thesis examines the impact of transportation on the economy of the United States, with special emphasis on railway development.
The Marshall Plan: A Critique Of The European Recovery Program, Louis D. Stefan
The Marshall Plan: A Critique Of The European Recovery Program, Louis D. Stefan
Business and Economics Honors Papers
This 48 page thesis examines the Marshall Plan for European recovery following World War II.
Brazil; Our Economic Partner: A Study Of Brazil And The Future Of Our Trade, Dorothy Kleppinger
Brazil; Our Economic Partner: A Study Of Brazil And The Future Of Our Trade, Dorothy Kleppinger
Business and Economics Honors Papers
This 62 page thesis examines Brazil's history, resources, industrialization and relations with the United States.
International Cartels, Jane Reifsnyder
International Cartels, Jane Reifsnyder
Business and Economics Honors Papers
This 37 page senior thesis examines government-controlled economic cartels from various countries, especially Germany, following the end of World War II.
The Iron Horse: A General Survey Of The Railroad Problem, Harry L. Showalter
The Iron Horse: A General Survey Of The Railroad Problem, Harry L. Showalter
Business and Economics Honors Papers
This 55 page thesis examines the history and economic impact of railroads in the United States as well as problems facing the industry.
The Federal Reserve System And Its Relation To Monetary Conditions In The United States: A Study Of The Banking System Of The United States, Gertrude F. Goldberg
The Federal Reserve System And Its Relation To Monetary Conditions In The United States: A Study Of The Banking System Of The United States, Gertrude F. Goldberg
Business and Economics Honors Papers
This 38 page thesis examines the history of the banking system in the United States and its problems.
A Problem In Railroad Consolidation, Stanley Omwake
A Problem In Railroad Consolidation, Stanley Omwake
Business and Economics Honors Papers
This 23 page thesis examines the problem of railroad consolidation in the United States and presents an outline of a proposed merger.