Why Does the Government Take an Active Role in the Regulation

question 81

Multiple Choice

Why does the government take an active role in the regulation of the U.S.financial system?

• A) Commercial banks are essential in paying for international trade.
• B) To generate fees in addition to those paid to the FDIC
• C) To help commercial banks dispose of assets
• D) Commercial banks are essential to the creation of money.
• E) To allow commercial banks to settle debt

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