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“Looking past the immediate crisis, a more resilient system must be built on stronger and better designed shock absorbers, both in the major institutions and in the infrastructure of the financial system.” quote by Timothy Geithner
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“Looking past the immediate crisis, a more resilient system must be built on stronger and better designed shock absorbers, both in the major institutions and in the infrastructure of the financial system.”

Timothy Geithner

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Source Speech: Financial Reform Remarks, 2015

A resilient financial system needs stronger, better‑designed shock absorbers in institutions and infrastructure.

In simple terms: Build stronger safeguards for finance.

Key Takeaway

Strengthen financial safeguards.

Themes

finance resilience policy risk management

Mood

cautious serious

Type

policy analytical

When to use this quote

  • banking
  • government budgeting
  • investment strategies

Key Concepts

systemic risk regulation infrastructure shock absorption

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mechanisms can improve financial resilience?
  • How to balance regulation with innovation?
A Different Perspective

Implementation can be hindered by political resistance.

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