Journal Article
Risky business: clearing checks during banking crises
Robinson, Kenneth J.; Clair, Robert T.; Kolson, Joanna (1994-10)
Southwest Economy , Issue Oct , Pages 5-6, 8

Journal Article
The Texas banking crisis and the payments system
Robinson, Kenneth J.; Clair, Robert T.; Kolson, Joanna (1995-01)
The Federal Reserve System plays a crucial role in the payments system that is especially important during periods of financial turmoil. In this article, Robert Clair, Joanna Kolson, and Kenneth Robinson explain the process and the risks involved in clearing checks in the private sector. They compare these processes and risks with the essentially risk-free check-clearing service the Federal Reserve System offers. During banking crises, they hypothesize, banks will increase their check-clearing through the Federal Reserve to minimize their risk exposure. A model of Federal Reserve ...
Economic and Financial Policy Review , Issue Q I , Pages 13-21