In an economy that has overcome deflation, it will be better, unlike in the past, to effectively use cash in the form of business fixed investment, research and development, and staffing, rather than to save it. I expect firms to gauge such a change in environment as a business opportunity that will lead them to take positive economic actions. III.
I also feel, though, that specific steps need to be taken to ensure that  2  BIS Review 166/2009  there is no expectation that the state would come in to take exceptional steps to rescue such entities. 3. Consumer protection  Consumer protection cannot and will not be ignored in the regulatory structure.