Bank runs: A risk mismanagement perspective: A note

This paper demonstrates that the fractional reserve system is a source of instability in commercial and investment banks. The purpose of investment banks is to enhance completeness of financial markets and thereby contribute to an efficient allocation of risk. When funds are raised through commercia...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: H. Abraham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2008-12-01
Series:South African Journal of Business Management
Online Access:https://sajbm.org/index.php/sajbm/article/view/572