Date of Award
Fall 12-2015
Degree Type
Honors College Thesis
Department
Finance, Real Estate, and Business Law
First Advisor
Steven Stelk
Advisor Department
Finance, Real Estate, and Business Law
Abstract
This paper is a survey of the current literature concerning community banks, the current challenges faced by community banks, and the role community banks play in the economy. Currently technological and regulatory changes are creating challenges for community banks. To combat these issues many community banks are increasing their merger and acquisition activity to avoid closing. This objective of this paper is to discuss the reasons community banks are so important to our economy and to define the hardships they are currently facing. It is also important to identify the next steps we should take to ensure the stability of community banks and how they will continue to play a role in the future. This paper will also give suggestions for future research in the community banking industry.
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Recommended Citation
DeFatta, Alisha R., "The Future of Community Banks and Their Role in the Changing Economy" (2015). Honors Theses. 352.
https://aquila.usm.edu/honors_theses/352