In 2008 there was an increase in uncertainty about the quality of structured financial products that were backed by mortgages (MBS - mortgaged backed securities). So that the market for these securities dried up (became less liquid). What policies the government could do to jump start (improve liquidity of) the market

In 2008 there was an increase in uncertainty about the quality of structured financial products that were backed by mortgages (MBS - mortgaged backed securities). So that the market for these securities dried up (became less liquid). What policies the government could do to jump start (improve liquidity of) the market

Microeconomics: Principles & Policy

14th Edition

ISBN:9781337794992

Author:William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder, John L. Solow

Publisher:William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder, John L. Solow

Chapter9: The Financial Markets And The Economy: The Tail That Wags The Dog

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