Because Banks Engage in Regulatory Arbitrage,the Basel Accord on Risk-Based

question 95

Multiple Choice

Because banks engage in regulatory arbitrage,the Basel Accord on risk-based capital requirements may result in

• A)reduced risk taking by banks.
• B)reduced supervision of banks by regulators.
• C)increased fraudulent behavior by banks.
• D)increased risk taking by banks.

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Definitions:

Non-Value-Added Costs

Costs incurred during the production or delivery of a product or service that do not increase its market value, often a target for reduction or elimination in lean manufacturing.

Idle Time

The time period in which resources, such as machines or employees, are available but not in use or production.

Production Lead Time

The total time required to manufacture an item, including the wait, preparation, and processing times, from the beginning of production to the product’s completion.

Idle Time

The time period during which production resources are not being used effectively due to factors like machine breakdowns, inefficient scheduling, or lack of orders.