“If a big non-bank institution gets in trouble and threatens the whole system, there ought to be some authority that can step in, take over that organization and liquidate it or merge it — not save it. It’s called euthanasia, not a rescue.”
-Paul Volcker said on CNN.
Paul Volcker said in an interview with Fareed Zakaria that large financial institutions that engage in speculative activities for profit should be allowed to fail.
Volcker continues to argue for reinstating Glass Steagall — separating investment firms engaged in market speculation from commercial, deposit-taking banks.
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