Wednesday, October 1, 2008

What is Cost of Bailout for Taxpayer?

If the government nationalise Bradford and Bingley, the taxpayer is taking responsibility for the mortgage loans. This gives the government a balance sheet of 150bn in mortgage loans (50bn from Bradford & Bingley, 100bn from Northern Rock)It is misleading to say this will cost the taxpayer 150bn (like the Telegraph does in the heading). It [...]

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[Source: Finance Blog]

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