If anything, the bailouts actually hindered lending, as banks became more like house pets that grow fat and lazy on two guaranteed… — Matt Taibbi Copy Share Image
The Federal Reserve has never suffered any losses in the course of its normal lending to banks and, now, to primary dealers. — Ben Bernanke Copy Share Image
International lending banks need to focus on areas where private investment doesn't go, such as infrastructure projects, education and poverty relief. — Joseph Stiglitz Copy Share Image
