Manager-investor conflicts in mutual funds

Article Abstract:

The structure and regulation of mutual funds in the US are described with the resulting incentives facing those who make decisions for the funds. The Securities and Exchange Commission has taken legal actions against mutual fund managers and brokers based on improper trading practices and regulatory proposals to curb those practices.

Investment Offices, Mutual Fund Mgmt Companies, Analysis, Mutual funds, Powers and duties, United States. Securities and Exchange Commission

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Preserving funeral markets with ready-to-embalm laws

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Laws regarding funeral services in the United States started out as purely public health measures but new laws aim to protect the public from poor-quality embalming. The effect of these regulations to the funeral industry, particularly in the cost of funerals, is explored.

Government domestic functions, Health, Educatn & Welfare Programs, Administration of Human Resource Programs, Funeral Homes and Funeral Services, Funeral service and crematories, Funeral Services, Economic aspects, Social policy, Embalming, Funeral industry, Report

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State-contingent bank regulation with unobserved actions and unobserved characteristics

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted on optimal bank regulations to examine moral hazards involved in information management and portfolio choice.

General services, Science & research, Research, Banking industry, Company systems management, Information management

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