Traditionally, regulation of FIs in the U.S. has been
A. minimal, as evidenced by the recent financial crisis.
B. extensive, as a result of the importance of FI to the economy.
C. minimal, because the free market is allowed to allocate financial resources.
D. extensive, because banks have monopoly power.
E. no different from regulation of nonfinancial firms.
Ans: B. Extensive, as a result of the importance of FI to the economy.
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