Bigs Quote by Robert Reich
“Any bank that is too big to fail is too big. Period.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Financial Regulation, 2008
Large institutions create systemic risk; they must be limited in size to protect the economy.
In simple terms: Big banks are dangerous.
Support antitrust and stricter capital rules.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- banking oversight
- investment decisions
- public advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance scale benefits with systemic safety?
- What alternatives exist to break up large banks?
Too big to fail may encourage reckless behavior.