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The SVB Debacle: The Biggest Myths, the Out-of-Control Blame Game, and the Worst Takes

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

This chapter examines the rapid rise and fall of Silicon Valley Bank, analyzing the contributing factors to its demise such as interest rate changes, depositor behavior, and management failures. It further discusses the roles of regulators and the psychology of bank runs, while critiquing narratives surrounding the crisis and emphasizing systemic issues over superficial blame.

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