LPB

The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns (I love that thing), my desire to use scrap stash yarns, and the knowledge I have gained about Lamb's Pride Bulky (hereinafter referred to as LPB) yarn over the several years I have used it for charity knitting.

Now Norma Knits

"I am excited about the opportunity to work with an innovative company such as LPB," said Merchant.

The Earth Times Online Newspaper

For example, some real-estate agents keep listings on their personal websites long after they've sold; when home buyers contact the agent inquiring about the property, they're instead pitched new properties that might not meet their criteria, says Leonard Baron , principal of real-estate consulting firm LPB Services.

Online Real-Estate Listings Can Fall Short

Second, you seem to be suggesting that if perceptions changed, there would be massive and sudden sale of mortgages and other loans under LPB.

Laurence J. Kotlikoff: Open Letter to Lord Turner

Fourth, under LPB, the government is always free to intervene directly in mortgage or commercial paper mutual funds and ensure the supply of credit.

Laurence J. Kotlikoff: Open Letter to Lord Turner

Larry Kotlikoff of Boston University suggests one to one is the right ratio and calls the concept Limited Purpose Banking (LPB).

John R. Talbott: The Failure of Financial Reform, Itemized

But bad laws don't always last, and this one may eventually lead us to LPB by showing us precisely what not to do -- if we ever get another chance.

Financial Reform, R.I.P.

Under LPB a single regulatory agency -- the "Federal Financial Authority" -- would organize the independent rating, verification, custody and full disclosure of all securities held by the mutual funds.

Financial Reform, R.I.P.

Under LPB, financial crises and the massive damage they inflict on the entire (global) economy would become a thing of the past.

Financial Reform, R.I.P.

LPB would let the financial sector do only what Main Street needs it to do -- connect lenders to borrowers and savers to investors.

Financial Reform, R.I.P.