by Ronald J. Mann
PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521866111
PRICE: $65.00
PAGES: 250 pp
PUBLICATION DATE: September 2006
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Why This Book?
During the last three decades, the credit card has transformed the American economy. It has revolutionized the daily mechanisms for payment and borrowing, contributing to the consumerist ethos that distinguishes American culture and supports the health of our economy.
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What Is the Problem?
Lucid and succinct, the book directly confronts the hard questions about credit cards. Chock full of data, blended with fascinating anecdotes, with an appendix illustrating patterns in card use around the world, the book provides an unparalleled resource for understanding exactly how we have gotten to where we are.
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What Can We Do?
Charging Ahead examines a comprehensive menu of regulatory approaches for responding to the challenges of card regulation.
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