Report of the Hearing Before the Committee on Expenditures of the General Court of Massachusetts, on the Subject of Increasing the Tax on Savings Banks : Containing the Argument of Hon. Francis E. Parker, With Additions, the Evidence of Officers of the Sav

Massachusetts General Court

ISBN 10: 133015262X / ISBN 13: 9781330152621

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

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Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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• Title: Report of the Hearing Before the Committee on Expenditures of the General Court of Massachusetts, on the Subject of Increasing the Tax on Savings Banks : Containing the Argument of Hon. Francis E. Parker, With Additions, the Evidence of Officers of the Sav
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133015262X
• ISBN 13: 9781330152621
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Sehr gut
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Synopsis

This book probes the concerns and arguments made by the Governor of Massachusetts that the state's Savings Banks have become equivalent to ordinary money corporations. It presents a thorough analysis of the history and operations of these institutions, including their role in managing personal wealth and promoting economic growth. The author argues that the success of Savings Banks is due in large part to their ability to provide secure and affordable investment options for individuals, especially those who are economically disadvantaged. The book also examines the broader historical context of these institutions, discussing their role in the development of capitalism and the changing nature of work in the 19th century. Its insights have important implications for understanding the role of financial institutions in society and for shaping public policy that supports economic equity.