Journal Article

Shadow banking and the crisis of 2007-08

Abstract: In recent decades, institutions that function much like traditional banks have grown outside regulatory oversight. Yet, as Daniel Sanches explains, these so-called shadow banks are as vulnerable to runs as regular banks. Because banking crises can inflict lasting economic harm, economists are interested in tracing how the panic ensued in the shadow system.

Keywords: Financial Crisis; Shadow banks; Banking;

Bibliographic Information

Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Part of Series: Business Review

Publication Date: 2014

Issue: Q2

Pages: 7-14