02311cam a22003013u 4500 32027 UtSlPG 20260610133730.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HG Scott, William Amasa, 1862-1944 Banking Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-04-17 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Banking" by William Amasa Scott is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide readers with a straightforward understanding of the principles and challenges inherent in banking, with a focus on the unique conditions found in the United States. The text is likely to cover various aspects of banking, including the roles of commercial and investment banks, their classifications, and ongoing banking issues, making it a valuable resource for those looking to deepen their comprehension of the banking system. At the start of the publication, the author outlines the perceived differences between banking in Europe and America, highlighting the American view of banks as necessary yet less beloved entities, contrasting with the European perspective of banks as benefactors. The opening chapters introduce the basic functions performed by banks, such as safekeeping money, making payments, issuing loans, and facilitating investments. Scott emphasizes the necessity of understanding both commercial and investment banking, aiming to equip the reader with knowledge about the vital role banks play in capital allocation and economic stability, and the pressing need for reform in the banking laws and practices of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Banks and banking https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32027 72873 72873