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Journal Article

Too big to fail: the pros and cons of breaking up big banks


Abstract: Many people want to put size limits on ?too big to fail? banks, given their risks to the broader economy. Such limits, however, could raise the cost of providing banking services by preventing banks from exploiting economies of scale.

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Part of Series: The Regional Economist

Publication Date: 2012

Issue: Oct

Pages: 10-11