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ccn0p | 3 years ago

What losses are being socialized? This is a liquidity issue that is being reconciled with short term loans, not a solvency issue being bailed out with tax dollars.

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sanderjd|3 years ago

So I don't know for sure, but my intuition is that if this were a great deal with no losses, there would have been a private solution.

The socialization of the losses is the mechanism where any losses that do happen will be passed on to other banks, who will pass that on in some way. I am certainly glad it isn't taxpayer funds, but it's not a free lunch.

sajacy|3 years ago

Your comment really amused me.

"Hold on, let me just... I'm sure there's a Good Reason around here somewhere..." - Hot Take Taylor