Discussion Case: Derivative Losses at JPMorgan Chase
1. Does this case indicate that JPMorgan and the federal government were in a collaborative partnership or working at arm's length? Why do you think so?
2. Which stakeholders benefited, and which were hurt, by JPMorgan's actions in this case? For those that were hurt, wasn't this a risk they were willing to take?
3. Were the regulations of derivatives trading legislated by Congress in 2010 an example of economic or social regulations? What were the arguments in favor of and opposed to these regulations?
4. Do you believe the government should have regulated the trading of derivatives further, and why or why not? If so, what kinds of regulations would you favor?