Why they let Lehman die

Courtesy Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Mon, 09/15/2008 - 14:54

When Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy on Monday, the government essentially sat on the sideline. Six months ago, when Bear Stearns faced a similar fate, the Federal Reserve intervened with the Treasury Department's support.


 

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