As Was Demonstrated in 2007,firms in the Shadow Banking System

question 256

Multiple Choice

As was demonstrated in 2007,firms in the shadow banking system

• A)were very vulnerable to bank runs.
• B)were protected from financial ruin by federal deposit insurance.
• C)were well insulated from bank runs.
• D)were more insulated from the financial crisis than were commercial banks.

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Definitions:

Financial Reports

Documents that provide an overview of the financial condition and operations of a company, including balance sheets, income statements, and more.

Creditors

Individuals or institutions that lend money or extend credit to others, with the expectation of being repaid, often with interest.

Investors

Individuals or entities that commit capital to businesses with the expectation of financial returns.

Business Entity Concept

A concept of accounting that limits the economic data in the accounting system to data related directly to the activities of the business.