Reforming Money Market Mutual Funds: A Difficult Assignment

Huberto Ennis and Renee Courtois Haltom

Richmond Fed Economic Brief, 2014, issue Feb

Abstract: The money market mutual fund (MMMF) industry was one of many segments of the financial sector that experienced significant volatility during the 2007?08 financial crisis. Reform efforts have been underway to make the industry more resilient to shocks, but proposals have been controversial. This Economic Brief explores some of the key issues and sheds light on why reforming this industry has been so challenging.

Keywords: Financial Markets and Institutions; Financial Regulation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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