An Analysis of the Carter-Humphrey-Hawkins Proposal


 

Publication Date: November 1977

Publisher: Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)

Author(s): David A. Williams

Research Area: Economics

Keywords: Regulation

Type: Report

Abstract:

Since taking office President Carter has been hesitant to endorse the Humphrey-Hawkins measure. Faced with a skeptical business community, Carter has attempted to refrain from endorsing any legislation that would produce chills up and down Wall Street and send the economy into a tailspin.