2. An article in the New York Times in mid-2012 noted, "with the economy still struggling and new regulations meant to eliminate bad lending, bank loans continue to lag" (a) (b) (c) What does the article mean by "bad lending"? Which types of firms might find it harder to receive loans if banks reduce "bad lending"? Briefly explain. What alternatives do the firms you identified in part (b) have for obtaining credit if they are unable to get bank loans? Source: Ian Mount, "When Banks Won't Lend, There Are Alternatives, Though Often Expensive," New York Times, August 1, 2012.

2. An article in the New York Times in mid-2012 noted, "with the economy still struggling and new regulations meant to eliminate bad lending, bank loans continue to lag" (a) (b) (c) What does the article mean by "bad lending"? Which types of firms might find it harder to receive loans if banks reduce "bad lending"? Briefly explain. What alternatives do the firms you identified in part (b) have for obtaining credit if they are unable to get bank loans? Source: Ian Mount, "When Banks Won't Lend, There Are Alternatives, Though Often Expensive," New York Times, August 1, 2012.

Principles of Economics 2e

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ISBN:9781947172364

Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter17: Financial Markets

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 36P: The Darkroom Windowshade Company has 100,000 shares of stock outstanding. The investors in the firm...

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