executives prefer to employ as little equity and as much debt as possible
known as equity or capital, comes from shareholders who stand ready to absorb losses. The more of the latter banks have, the better they’re able to inspire confidence and keep lending even in the worst of times.
at tightening requirements for “risk-based” capital ratios, which seek to account for the riskiness of a bank’s assets
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