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Ben Bernanke: “The purpose of these tests is to try to assess how much additional capital and what kind of capital they need so they…”

On the recordFebruary 23, 2009
The purpose of these tests is to try to assess how much additional capital and what kind of capital they need so they will be able to lend and support the economy even in a situation worse than we currently expect.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

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Bernanke discusses the need for banks to maintain adequate capital for future economic challenges.

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