What Are the Securities That U

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Essay

What are the securities that U.S. banks own and why are they often referred to as secondary reserves?

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Definitions:

Surviving Corporation

The corporation that continues to exist after the merger or consolidation of two or more corporations, absorbing the assets and liabilities of the others.

Damages

Monetary compensation awarded by a court to a person who has suffered loss or injury as a result of another's wrongdoing or negligence.

Involuntary Liquidation

involves the forced selling off of a company's assets by creditors or a court order, typically when the company is unable to pay its debts.

Secretary of State

is a high-ranking official in the government responsible for foreign affairs or the administration of domestic affairs, varying by country.