Monetary Theory Season 1 Episode 6

Overview:
In lecture six, we analyze arguments for government involvement in banking, particularly the claim that unrestricted banking is inherently unstable and prone to runs. We explore the Diamond-Dybvig model that justifies deposit insurance, contrasting random panic theories with "bad news" explanations for runs. Dr. White concludes that well-capitalized, diversified banking systems—like Canada’s—are stable, and that U.S. instability stemmed from legal restrictions, leading to the Federal Reserve as a political compromise rather than an economic necessity.

Release Date : 2026-03-03

Genre : Documentary, Talk

Duration : 66 menit

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Actors : Lawrence H. White