On the recordJune 2, 2009
The Fed is involved very unwillingly because there is no good system for addressing the failure of a major financial institution.
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congress.govThe Fed is involved very unwillingly because there is no good system for addressing the failure of a major financial institution.
Bernanke discusses the Fed's reluctant involvement in managing financial institution failures.
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