Big Bank Profits Can Spell Big Risks Ahead
Return on equity measures bank risk in a way that’s simpler and more robust than complex regulatory models.
Big Bank Profits Can Spell Big Risks AheadThe US and other developed economies are stuck in a low-growth pattern, and low interest rates limit what central banks can do to help. While raising taxes is politically risky, research suggests that a Value Added Tax could be used to spark growth. Chicago Booth’s Michael Weber explains how a VAT hike that Germany announced in 2005 led to a consumption boom—and why the US might want to follow Germany’s lead.
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Return on equity measures bank risk in a way that’s simpler and more robust than complex regulatory models.
Big Bank Profits Can Spell Big Risks AheadA proposed greenhouse gas emissions reporting regime exempts private companies from disclosure.
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