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2004, No. 10
Posted 2004-05-01

Why No Business Loan Growth?


Although the most recent U.S. recession officially ended two-and-a-half years ago, in November 2001, the volume of commercial and industrial loans made by U.S. commercial banks has continued to fall. This protracted decline is similar to the pattern that followed the recession of 1990-91.