Around the world Quote by Ben Bernanke
“Given the extent of the exposures of major banks around the world to A.I.G., and in light of the extreme fragility of the system, there was a significant risk that A.I.G.'s failure could have sparked a global banking panic.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Financial Stability Report, 2008
The author warns that the fragility of banks heavily exposed to A.I.G. could trigger a worldwide panic if A.I.G. collapsed.
In simple terms: Bank exposure to A.I.G. risked global panic.
Key Takeaway
Monitor and limit risky exposures in finance.
Themes
finance
systemic risk
banking
regulation
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
economic
policy
When to use this quote
- bank oversight
- policy making
- investment decisions
Key Concepts
risk management
contagion
financial stability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can regulators balance stability and growth?
- What safeguards prevent contagion?
A Different Perspective
Mitigating risk may reduce economic growth incentives.
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