Description: Three U.S. banks failed on Friday, bringing the total to 98 this year, as regulators continue to shutter financial institutions that are overwhelmed by bad loans and liquidity problems. Source: Reuters.com Date: 10/02/2009 Keys: Banking (p558), Economy (p66) Link:  http://www.reuters.com/article/ousivMolt/idUSTRE59208120091003 Questions for discussion: How are banks similar and yet different from other businesses? Why… Read more »