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Is it right "The FRS lends ..., and known as the ... crises"? Tue Nov 28, 2006 14:38 pm  Is it right "The FRS lends ..., and known as the ... crises"?
 

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ESL/EFL Test #161 "Start Your Own Bank", question 8

The FRS lends money to banks at a discount rate to help meet their short-term cash requirements, and is known as the "lender of last ........." for banks suffering liquidity crises.

(a) chance
(b) legs
(c) request
(d) resort

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #161 "Start Your Own Bank", answer 8

The FRS lends money to banks at a discount rate to help meet their short-term cash requirements, and is known as the "lender of last resort" for banks suffering liquidity crises.

Correct answer: (d) resort
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Is it right "The FRS lends ..., and known as the ... crises"? Tue Nov 28, 2006 15:30 pm  Is it right "The FRS lends ..., and known as the ... crises"?
 

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Whatever was wrong, I think Slava or Torsten fixed it.
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Is it right "The FRS lends ..., and known as the ... crises"? Tue Nov 28, 2006 15:34 pm  Is it right "The FRS lends ..., and known as the ... crises"?
 

Hi Charles, it's good to see that you respond that fast. Yes, Slava has made the changes and now we can discuss the lender of last resort, start-up capital and other interesting banking terms...
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