Why Was the Fed Reluctant to Rescue Insolvent Banks

question 50

Multiple Choice

Why was the Fed reluctant to rescue insolvent banks?

• A) It thought it may lead to moral hazard.
• B) It thought it may lead to adverse selection.
• C) It thought they were still liquid.
• D) It did not think they were insolvent.

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