A lender of last resort is a financial institution that is willing and able to lend to:
a. individuals who have other debts outstanding

b. individuals who do not have a positive net worth.
c. banks that are not members of the Federal Reserve System.
d. fractional reserve system banks experiencing runs on their deposits.
e. Federal Reserve System member banks experiencing runs on their deposits.

d

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