A bank run occurs when a large number of depositors withdraw funds simultaneously due to fears of insolvency, often triggering a self-fulfilling crisis. It’s used historically to highlight liquidity risks in fractional-reserve banking. While no one benefits directly, depositors protect savings early, and regulators use the phenomenon to justify deposit insurance and stricter oversight.
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