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An interesting story about "regulatory arbitrage," the phenomenon that allowed AIG to collapse even though it was being watched by so many regulators. -- (link)

Posted by con_carne Sep 15 '09, 07:53

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Like if mommy thinks daddy is watching Junior, and vice-versa, Junior can get away with murder. (www.npr.org)

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precisely *because* it was being watched by so many regulators -- nm - znufrii Sep 15, 07:53 5
- I seldom see this topic covered on the news. Also, it is a depressing story. :-/ -- nm - con_carne Sep 15, 07:57 4
  - Because (a) it is boring and (b) in bad times "more regulation" (not better) is what people want to hear -- nm - Roger More Sep 15, 08:00 3
    - Congrats!!! -- nm - con_carne Sep 15, 08:02 2
      - Thanks! And thanks to everyone who posted good wishes her and on FB. - Roger More Sep 15, 08:09 1
        
        :-) -- nm - con_carne Sep 15, 08:10

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