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R42150Economic Policy
Systemically Important or "Too Big to Fail" Financial Institutions
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: July 2026
June 19, 2013
Summary
Report that discusses the economic issues raised by "too big to fail" (TBTF), the historical experience with TBTF before and during the financial crisis of the 2000s, broad policy options, and policy changes made by the relevant Dodd-Frank provisions.
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