Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5089394 Journal of Banking & Finance 2013 15 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Novel model explains how bank behavior contributed to the financial crisis. ► Basel I accord and lower reserve requirements led to higher financial leverage. ► Banks achieved high profits through balance sheet growth and riskier mismatches. ► Reductions in reserve requirements enabled use of capital arbitrage strategies. ► Policy response to the crisis raises capital and liquidity requirements.
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