The problem is that the Basel capital rules – whether Basel I, II, or III – are of no help in separating the weak banks from the sound ones. Indeed, more often than not, the banks that failed or had to be rescued in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis had solvency ratios higher than those of banks that remained standing without assistance.
问题在于，巴塞尔资本规则——不论是巴塞尔I、II还是III——都对识别疲软银行和坚挺银行毫无帮助。事实上，在2008年金融危机中接受援助的银行中不乏偿债能力比率好于不需援助银行者。