During the Great Depression, banks were subject to runs. a. Explain how a bank run can occur.

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During the Great Depression, banks were subject to runs.
a. Explain how a bank run can occur.
b. How does the term structure of a bank’s assets and liabilities create the possibility of liquidity problems?
c. How can a lender of last resort (usually a central bank that can lend when no other credit sources are available) solve bank runs and liquidity problems?
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Macroeconomics

ISBN: 9780132109994

1st Edition

Authors: Glenn Hubbard, Anthony Patrick O'Brien, Matthew P Rafferty

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