The Fed's Lender-Of-Last-Resort Function

question 23

Multiple Choice

The Fed's lender-of-last-resort function

• A)has proven to be ineffective.
• B)cannot prevent runs by large depositors.
• C)is no longer necessary due to FDIC insurance.
• D)creates a moral hazard problem.

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Definitions:

Dividend Payout

A portion of a company's earnings that is distributed to its shareholders as a return on their investment.

Debt Repurchase

The act of a company buying back its own debt from creditors, often to reduce interest costs or improve its balance sheet.

Unlevered Cost

The cost of capital or investment returns without the impact of borrowing or leveraging financial leverage.

Annual Coupon

The yearly interest payment paid to bondholders, typically based on a percentage of the bond's face value.