Question

In​ 2008, as a financial crisis began to unfold in the United​ States, the FDIC raised the limit on insured losses to bank depositors from​ $100,000 per account to​ $250,000 per account. How would this help stabilize the financial​ system?

Answer 1

The FDIC stands for Federal Deposit Insurance Company.

By raising the limit on insured losses the FDIC helps stabilize the system by instilling confidence.

If the consumer knows that their savings accounts are protected up to $250,000 they will be encouraged to spend money during a time of crisis.

Because of the increased limit, there is less probability that there would be something called

"a run on the bank."