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John C. Coffee: “Finally, we should consider whether the creation of an authority specifically charged with monitoring and addressing…”

On the recordMarch 9, 2009
Finally, we should consider whether the creation of an authority specifically charged with monitoring and addressing systemic risks would help protect the system from financial crises like the one we are currently experiencing.
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John C. Coffee
Washington

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Suggesting the establishment of an authority to monitor systemic financial risks.

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