The U.S. economy was in recession 52% of the time from 1874 to 1933, when the U.S. abandoned the gold standard. Since then, the economy has been in recession just 16% of the time. The Atlantic
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In the century prior to Glass-Steagall law, the United States experienced economic meltdowns every 15 years.
Following Glass-Steagall, the United States avoided major financial calamity for 50 years straight.
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The Glass Stegall Act
"Why Glass Steagall Deserves A Second Look"
Senator Elizabeth Warren's brilliant advocacy on behalf of Glass Stegall restoration
http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2013/07/senator-elizabeth-warren-reduces-cnbc.html
http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2013/07/senator-elizabeth-warren-reduces-cnbc.html