Regulators Attempt to Reduce the Riskiness of Banks' Asset Portfolios

question 50

Multiple Choice

Regulators attempt to reduce the riskiness of banks' asset portfolios by

• A)limiting the amount of loans in particular categories or to individual borrowers.
• B)encouraging banks to hold risky assets such as common stocks.
• C)establishing a minimum interest rate floor that banks can earn on certain assets.
• D)requiring collateral for all loans.

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Definitions:

Market System

An economic system relying on market forces to allocate resources and to determine and regulate prices for goods and services.

What Will Be Produced

A fundamental economic question that addresses the kinds of goods and services to be made available in an economy, determined by factors such as resources, technology, and consumer preferences.

Consumer Sovereignty

The idea that what consumers want influences the goods and services produced in an economy.

Conform To Consumer Demands

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