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To: Elroy Jetson who wrote (28745)1/29/2008 1:25:01 AM
From: elmatador  Read Replies (2) of 219836
 
4) most banks fail because of a lack of liquidity, not a lack of capital.

Lack in the banking system as stated.

Like I said in the Northern Rock case: Not possessing sufficient liquid assets to meet payment obligations.

Perception of this by the public caused the bank run.

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