The Federal Reserve injected unprecedented liquidity into banks during the recent crisis through the discount window and Term Auction Facility. We examine the use and effectiveness of these facilities. We find that recipient banks increased their lending overall, both short- and long-term, and...

How well does monetary policy affect bank behavior, particularly during financial crises? What is the role of banks in creating asset bubbles that burst and lead to crises? We address these issues by focusing on bank liquidity creation, a comprehensive measure of bank output that accounts for...