Transfers a mass of toxic assets from banks to the government
The banks are in trouble because they are holding a mass of toxic assets, and the Act, in effect, transfers this mass of toxic assets to the government—i.e. it takes the toxic assets off the banks' hands.
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The Global Financial Crisis »The Global Financial Crisis
How should the US and other governments respond? »How should the US and other governments respond?
Measures to alleviate the immediate symptoms? »Measures to alleviate the immediate symptoms?
The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act 2008 »The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act 2008
Transfers a mass of toxic assets from banks to the government
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