Governments can bail out banks, should try ending poverty

In the few months since the beginning of our current financial crisis, governments worldwide have so far provided up to $8,900-billion in financing for banks, by way of lending facilities, asset purchase schemes and guarantees, according to a recent IMF report. This is an impressive demonstration...

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