The Remarks at Annual Dinner, Association of Stock Exchange Brokers, Held at the Astor Hotel, New York, January 24, 1917 Kahn, Otto H. 1867-1934 creator text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The New York Stock Exchange and Public Opinion" by Otto H. Kahn is a historical account presented as remarks made during an annual dinner for the Association of Stock Exchange Brokers in the early 20th century. The book was likely written in the context of the growing public scrutiny of financial institutions and provides an analysis of the relationship between the New York Stock Exchange and public opinion during a time of significant economic change. Kahn discusses the role of the Stock Exchange in the American economy and addresses various misconceptions about its practices and ethics. In this address, Kahn tackles critical issues surrounding the operations of the New York Stock Exchange, such as the necessity of public confidence, the impact of public opinion on market practices, and the ethical responsibilities of stockbrokers. He defends the Exchange against accusations of malfeasance, arguing that many of the problems identified by critics stem from individual actions outside the Exchange's direct control. Kahn urges members of the Exchange to foster better communication with the public and lawmakers, emphasizing the importance of transparency and ethical conduct in maintaining trust. He highlights the Exchange's role as a national institution, advocating for reforms that align with evolving ethical standards and improve public understanding of its operations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2009-07-11 E-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from digital material generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana) Original publication data not identified New York Stock Exchange HG Original publication data not identified 17016200 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29379 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29379 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133653.0 29379