Why Financial Regulations Matter (Lessons from Hoover Boot Camp) | Chap 2

Financial regulations exist to protect consumers’ investments, as well as prevent financial fraud. Federal and state governments have many agencies in place that regulate and oversee financial markets and companies. While these agencies have explicit duties and responsibilities that allow them to work independently, they work together to accomplish similar objectives.
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Additional resources:
Listen as Amit Seru discusses modern financial intermediation. Available here: bit.ly/3gbnAIj
Listen as Amit Seru talks about the growth of shadow banks, the increased regulatory burden faced by traditional banks, and the financial technology adopted by shadow banks. Available here: bit.ly/3cx63YQ
Read “Regulation of the Mortgage Market Must Consider Shadow Banks” by Amit Seru. Available here: stanford.io/3x...
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