Enough Quote by Janet Yellen
“Our objective in regulation should be to put in place tough enough regulation and capital and liquidity standards that we level the playing field and make it costly.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Financial Stability Forum, 2023
Regulation should be strong enough to level competition and impose costs on risky behavior.
In simple terms: Tough rules ensure fair markets.
Key Takeaway
Enforce robust financial standards.
Themes
finance
regulation
fairness
competition
risk management
Mood
cautious
analytical
serious
Type
policy
economic
regulatory
When to use this quote
- Bank oversight
- stress testing
- capital adequacy
- liquidity monitoring
- compliance audits
Key Concepts
capital requirements
liquidity standards
market integrity
systemic risk
policy enforcement
Questions to Reflect On
- What is the optimal regulatory intensity?
- How can we protect innovation while ensuring stability?
A Different Perspective
Over‑regulation may stifle innovation; balance is needed.
