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Plain English with Derek Thompson cover image

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

Plain English with Derek Thompson

CHAPTER

Why Didn't the Fed Give Up on Us?

SVB saw the largest bank run in history, $42 billion in one day. Michael Kofman: The psychology behind it is one of the biggest unknown factors. If you're asking who killed Silicon Valley bank, I think you should look at and blame the bank executives he says.

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