Abstract

Despite the credit market distortions caused by ceilings on interest rates, usury laws have been retained in most jurisdictions. This article provides insight on the value of such restrictions by reviewing the history and justification of such laws, the role of interest rates, and the effects of interest rate restrictions.

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