Banks are better at solving the stockholder-lender conflict than rating agencies when they

A) are allowed to hold a substantial ownership stake in the borrowing firm.
B) steer clear of holding any ownership stake in the borrowing firm.
C) operate in markets-oriented financial systems.
D) issue individually-approved loans rather than lines of credit.


A

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