Marian Miner Cook
Athenaeum

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank tells market participants that runs on banks exist even in the presence of deposit insurance. It’s frightening but true. And now, the Federal Reserve has to act to prevent a full-fledged banking crisis with collateral damage to Main Street. In this timely talk, Angela Vossmeyer, associate professor of economics at CMC, will address the recent banking turmoil, the policy responses that followed, draw parallels to previous crises, and examine if lessons have been learned or mistakes have been repeated.