
Explanation:
Paul Friedman cited three direct consequences of the loss of confidence that led to the "run on the bank" at Bear Stearns:
Option (D) regarding short sellers driving down the stock price and reducing equity capital was not one of his cited three consequences for the "run on the bank" in the repo market context.
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Each of the following was one of his cited three consequences EXCEPT which was not?
A
Prime brokerage clients withdrew their cash and unencumbered securities at a rapid and increasing rate
B
Repo market lenders declined to roll over or renew repo loans, even when the loans were supported by high-quality collateral such as agency securities
C
Counterparties to non-simultaneous settlements of foreign exchange trades refused to pay until Bear Stearns paid first
D
Short sellers seized on the panic and drove the stock price down which reduced equity capital available, and equity capital was already the least stable source of funds
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