Bank regulation cannot eliminate risk and does not prevent bank failure. It cannot guarantee that bank management will make good decisions especially in high-risk lending and investment. However, bank regulation can enhance safety and stability of the banking industry. Therefore bank regulation is justified. Do you agree or disagree? Please explain your answer.

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