"[David] Skeel is withering in his assessment that the legislation itself will likely be a complete failure in attaining its intended objectives. In fact, not only does Skeel conclude that Dodd-Frank will largely fail in accomplishing its central objectives, it will create additional unintended consequences that will result in substantial economic, financial, and even political harm." [Zywicki @ Liberty & Law; The New Financial Deal: Understanding the Dodd-Frank Act and Its (Unintended) Consequences]
Zywicki on Skeel on Dodd-Frank
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| Isaac Gorodetski Project Manager, Center for Legal Policy at the Manhattan Institute igorodetski@manhattan-institute.org |
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