Number: RS21663
Title: Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs): An Institutional Overview
Authors: Kevin R. Kosar, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: Congress chartered government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) to improve the workings of credit markets. This report briefly describes the nature of GSEs, their mixed governmental-private nature, the differences between GSEs and government agencies, and concerns about and supporting arguments for GSEs.
Pages: 6
Date: September 9, 2008