The Fragility of Finance | HISPBC w/ Ross Levine - Pt. 1

Описание: Banks are more than financial institutions; they shape the economic trajectory of individuals, businesses, and entire nations. In this first part, Economist and Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Ross Levine explains why banks play such a critical role in financial stability, how their balance sheets create inherent risks, and why governments regulate them. But regulations don’t always work as intended — sometimes, they increase fragility rather than reduce it. Understanding how banks operate is key to understanding both economic growth and financial crises.

Check out more from Ross Levine:

Read "Competition, Stability, and Efficiency in the Banking Industry" by Ross Levine here: https://www.hoover.org/research/compe...

Watch "Much Money, Little Capital, and Few Reforms: The 2023 Banking Turmoil" with Ross Levine here:    • Much Money, Little Capital, and Few Reform...  

Read Ross Levine's Commentary "Trump Wants to Unleash the Banks. End the Bailout Culture First." in Barron's Magazine here: https://www.barrons.com/articles/trum...

Learn more about Ross Levine here: https://www.hoover.org/profiles/ross-...

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