Customer Quote by Gilad Atzmon
““it was Greenspan who through some excessive deregulation prepared the monetary ground for the rise of the subprime mortgage companies: a lending market that specialises in high-risk mortgages and loans. 'Innovation', said Greenspan in April 2005, 'has brought about a multitude of new products, such as subprime loans and niche credit programs for immigrants'. It is almost touching to find out that Greenspan cares so much about immigrants.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview with Gilad Atzmon, 2010
Greenspan’s deregulation enabled risky subprime lending, which later caused financial crisis.
In simple terms: Deregulation led to risky loans and crisis.
Key Takeaway
Watch for unintended consequences of financial innovation.
Themes
finance
regulation
crisis
innovation
risk
Mood
cautious
critical
analytical
Type
political
economic
When to use this quote
- banking regulation
- investment decisions
- consumer lending
- policy making
Key Concepts
monetary policy
subprime market
systemic risk
Questions to Reflect On
- How can regulators balance innovation and safety?
- What safeguards could prevent similar crises?
A Different Perspective
Even with innovation, oversight is essential to prevent abuse.
