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Banks in Turmoil

"Moral hazard" at banks isn't just a theoretical concern

by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder
Mar 22, 2023
According to Boston College's Patricia McCoy, data underscore concerns about the government's role in risk-taking at banks.
Data support the claim that too much government backing can incentivize banks to take more risks, says Boston College law professor Patricia McCoy.
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Banks in Turmoil

Could the Fed's new emergency bank lending program encourage risky behavior?

by David Brancaccio , Erika Soderstrom and Jarrett Dang
Mar 16, 2023
The Fed's new program may incentivize banks to take more risks, says analyst Joseph Wang.
The Fed's freshly created Bank Term Funding Program could reduce the incentives for banks to follow good practices, says analyst Joseph Wang.
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Congress faces a deluge in fixing flood insurance

by Jed Kim
Dec 15, 2017
The National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire on Dec. 22, in a year that's seen more than $100 billion in estimated damages.
A man walks through a flooded street as Hurricane Matthew passes through St. Augustine, Florida, on Oc. 7, 2016. The storm caused flooding in Virginia also.
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