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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > group influence > power (sociology) > power and international relations > banks
social science subjects > business and management > finance > financial institutions > banks

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  • Banks, in their most basic function, act as financial intermediary institutions in an economy. They tend to act as conduits for capital and credit allocation between individuals, corporations, and the state. [Source: Encyclopedia of Power; Banks]

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