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International Monetary Law: The Next Twenty-Five Years, Richard W. Edwards, Jr.
International Monetary Law: The Next Twenty-Five Years, Richard W. Edwards, Jr.
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law
In this Article, Professor Edwards considers possible developments in international monetary law over the next twenty-five years. The author begins by discussing some formative events for international monetary law throughout the last twenty-five years, and he notes that unforeseen political developments can have a dramatic effect on monetary policy, and, therefore; make predicting future policy risky. The author does suggest, however, some policy changes that respond to current issues such as the trend toward currency consolidation, the need to improve public confidence in monetary processes, the need to stabilize the currencies of the states of the former Soviet Union, and …
The Eagle Or The Ostrich: A United States Perspective On The Future Of Transnational Banking, Marilyn B. Cane
The Eagle Or The Ostrich: A United States Perspective On The Future Of Transnational Banking, Marilyn B. Cane
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law
In this Article, Professor Cane discusses the problems of United States banking regulations in the new global financial system. These problems include antiquated legislation, the deposit insurance system, the dual federal-state banking system, and restrictive branching laws. Part II discusses the current deposit insurance system and options for reform. Part III poses the question of whether the United States should have "national" treatment or "reciprocal national" treatment for financial institutions. Part IV discusses the limitations the United States has put on its financial institutions and the disadvantage these limitations have caused globally. Finally, in Part V, Professor Cane discusses a …