Consumer Credit and the American Economy examines the economics, behavioral science, sociology, history, institutions, law, and regulation of consumer credit in

This text examines the economic, psychological, sociological, historical, and legal traditions behind the demand, supply, institutions, and regulation of consum

This is the first comprehensive account of the development of consumer credit. Consumer credit is a vital force driving the development of our economic system.

The growth of the American economy in the post-War era has been characterized by a growth in the consumer economy as a fundamental driving force in the economy.