White paper outlining the evolution of banking regulation in the United States.
Beginning at reforms in the 30's (Glass-Steagall Act) enacting in response to the banking crisis' portion of the Great Depression, the paper makes a case for why financial deregulation of 1999 (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act) was not directly to blame for liquidity crisis of 2008. The conclusion introduces the Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (Dodd-Frank Act) and the future of banking regulation.
1,500 word, APA style with references.