Monday, November 2, 2009

Keeping bank failures statistics in perspective

How many banks failed during the Great Depression ?









Approximately 12,000.

Source : http://www.econreview.com/events/banks1929b.htm

How many bank failed during Saving and Loan Crisis?

U.S. bank failures have not reached the 100 mark since 1992 during the savings and loan crisis when 181 institutions were closed. In 1989, during the height of the savings and loan crisis, 534 banks failed.

Approximately 534

Source : http://www.newsdaily.com/stories/tre59g0ha-us-financial-banks-failures/


How many bank failed in 2008 Financial Crisis ?

Through Oct 2009 : Approximately 99

Do you believe the number of banks closure will hit

A. 100 - 150

B. 151 - 200

C. 201 - 300

D. 301 - 500

E. 501 - 1,000

Leave your answer in the comment area. Thank you.

P.S. Do you know why not many banks failed in 1938 when it was a double-dipped recession?

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