The condition where a financial system can efficiently allocate resources, assess and manage risks, and maintain equilibrium even during economic stress or shocks.
The phrase gained prominence after the Great Depression of the 1930s and became central following the 2008 financial crisis. 'Financial' derives from French 'finer' (to pay a debt), while 'stability' comes from Latin 'stabilis' (steadfast), reflecting the desire for dependable monetary systems.
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