Excerpt from 1816-1916, One Hundred Years of Savings Banking
The savings institution during the past one hundred years of its existence has been of substantial value in providing a means for ameliorating conditions of poverty and inculcating principles of economy and good management in the individual. The outlook for the second century of savings banking in the United States looks exceedingly bright. As an agency for pro viding a remedy for economic ills, the institution will play its part.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book captures the evolution of savings banks in the United States over the past 100 years and the consequential economic and social changes wrought in the American context. It traces the savings bank concept from its humble beginnings in England to its establishment in the US in 1816 and subsequent spread to various regions. The author emphasizes the role of savings banks in promoting thrift and financial stability, arguing that these institutions played a crucial role in improving the standard of living and financial well-being of Americans. The book also discusses the challenges faced by savings banks, including the need to balance profitability with social mission, the impact of government regulations, and the rise of new financial technologies. Ultimately, this book provides valuable insights into the history and significance of savings banks in the United States, highlighting their enduring importance in fostering financial inclusion and economic progress. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332229741_0
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