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Critiquing a View on Bank Lending
An economics student argues, "When a bank makes a loan, its assets and liabilities increase by the exact same amount. Since the bank's net worth doesn't change at that moment, there is no financial benefit for the bank to engage in lending." Critically evaluate this statement. Is the student's conclusion correct? Explain your reasoning.
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