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David Scott: “I disagree with that. There are numerous studies from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), which is a…”

On the recordSeptember 18, 2023
I disagree with that. There are numerous studies from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), which is a widely-acclaimed source. It is neutral, it is not political, and it says that higher capital decreases lending.
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David Scott
Democratic · Georgia

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Scott argues that higher capital requirements reduce bank lending, citing studies from a reputable source.

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