The Paradox of Prudence in Banking
Consider a financial system where banks suddenly become unwilling to lend to one another due to widespread uncertainty. In this environment, explain the paradox where an action that is rational and prudent for a single bank to undertake to secure its own liquidity can, when adopted by many banks simultaneously, lead to a severe crisis for the entire system.
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