Macroeconomics (Book Only)
Macroeconomics (Book Only)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781285738314
Author: Roger A. Arnold
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 18, Problem 1VQP
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How the capital can be viewed as a buffer against insolvency.

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The difference between the assets and liabilities of a bank is its capital or total net worth. If the total liabilities of a bank exceed its total assets, then it leads to the problem of bankruptcy. Suppose the assets value of a bank declines, then its positive net worth helps to overcome this problem. A higher net worth of a bank is associated with a bigger buffer against insolvency. In this way, the capital acts as a buffer against insolvency.

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