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The safety net for banks

Apr 1, 2023 · 23m
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  • Three banks (Silicon Valley, Signature, and Silvergate) collapsed in early March 2023 due to classic bank runs
  • The Federal Reserve's discount window—a safety net tool from the Fed's toolkit—saw heavy usage during the banking crisis
  • Explains the discount window's origins, mechanics, and whether it functioned properly amid recent banking turmoil

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