Credit Unions : A Theoretical and Empirical Overview
Item
Title
Credit Unions : A Theoretical and Empirical Overview
Creator
McKillop, Donal;Wilson, John O. S.
Description
Summary of the international history of the credit union, its functions, and how it operates. Covers the credit union's birth, growth, popularization around the world, and its continuing structural development. Makes mention of the significance of the Quebec and New England "caisse populaire."
Contains the following sections: Introduction Historical Development Classification and Statistical Overview Modeling the Objective Function Structure and Conduct Regulatory Environment Demutualization Concluding Comments References From the author: "In 2009 there were over 49,330 credit unions across 98 countries with more than 184 million members and approximately $1,354 billion in assets. There is a great diversity within the credit union movement across these countries. This reflects the various economic, historic and cultural contexts within which credit unions operate. This paper traces the evolution of the credit union movement...."
Contains the following sections: Introduction Historical Development Classification and Statistical Overview Modeling the Objective Function Structure and Conduct Regulatory Environment Demutualization Concluding Comments References From the author: "In 2009 there were over 49,330 credit unions across 98 countries with more than 184 million members and approximately $1,354 billion in assets. There is a great diversity within the credit union movement across these countries. This reflects the various economic, historic and cultural contexts within which credit unions operate. This paper traces the evolution of the credit union movement...."
Date
2011 August 01
Language
en
Type
Journal Article
Identifier
Coverage
20th century - 21st century
Publication Title
Financial Markets, Institutions & Instruments
ISSN
1468-0416
Volume
20