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“Regulators and bankers were using the wrong tools and the wrong metrics. Unfortunately, they still are.” quote by James Rickards
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““Regulators and bankers were using the wrong tools and the wrong metrics. Unfortunately, they still are.””

James Rickards

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Using inappropriate tools and metrics leads to poor regulation and banking outcomes.

In simple terms: Wrong tools cause bad results.

Key Takeaway

Adopt proper metrics and tools.

Themes

finance regulation policy risk accountability

Mood

critical analytical

Type

advisory cautionary

When to use this quote

  • bank oversight
  • policy design
  • risk assessment
  • financial planning

Key Concepts

economic theory systemic risk measurement governance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can regulators choose better metrics?
  • What tools are truly effective?
A Different Perspective

Metrics may be hard to agree on.

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