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What was one of Geithner's key roles during the financial crisis?

  • Managing Bear Stearns crisis

  • Leading the IMF

  • Running the World Bank

  • Directing the SEC

Answer

Managing the Bear Stearns crisis was one of Geithner's crucial roles during the financial crisis. Bear Stearns, a major investment bank, faced a liquidity crisis in March 2008. Geithner, as President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, played a pivotal role in orchestrating its sale to JPMorgan Chase, preventing a potential collapse that could have had catastrophic consequences for the financial system.
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