A bank has a LCR of 27 percent. As compared to other banks, this bank is _____.

The LCR, or liquidity coverage ratio, measures a bank’s ability to cover short-term cash outflows with liquid assets. A ratio of 27% is far below the usual 100% regulatory benchmark, so this bank is well below the average. The correct choice is “well below the average.”

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