Big Quote by Henry Paulson
“We must limit the perception that some institutions are either too big or too interconnected to fail.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Financial Stability Forum, 2009
Regulators must avoid assuming any entity is too large or connected to fail, to prevent systemic risk.
In simple terms: Don’t treat big institutions as untouchable.
Key Takeaway
Enforce equal accountability.
Themes
regulation
systemic risk
financial stability
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- banking
- government oversight
Key Concepts
too‑big‑to‑fail
interconnectedness
policy making
Questions to Reflect On
- How can oversight be balanced with market confidence?
- What safeguards prevent a single failure from spreading?
A Different Perspective
Assuming all institutions can fail may cause panic.
