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# Bank Financial System Stability

## Definition

The condition where the entire financial system, including banks and other financial institutions, maintains stability and continues to provide essential financial services. This stability requires appropriate regulation and market discipline.

## Source Chapter

Book II, Chapter 2

## Context

Smith analyses the conditions necessary for financial system stability, showing how stable financial systems can better support economic development and withstand periods of stress.

## Economic Domain

Regulation

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