This pamphlet contains extracts from a handbook that provides an in-depth analysis of the economics of the small-loan business. Written by Clarence Hodson, a financial expert, this book explains the principles and practices of small lending operations and provides insights into the legal and economic aspects of money-lending. The booklet also contains a discussion of anti-loan shark license laws which were enacted to protect borrowers from predatory lending practices.
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