a. “Financial intermediaries play a crucial role in an economic crisis–they are responsible for both causing the market to crash and then helping it recover from the crisis.” Is this statement true?...

a. “Financial intermediaries play a crucial role in an economic crisis–they are responsible for both causing the market to crash and then helping it recover from the crisis.” Is this statement true? Discuss with an example.
b. Discuss the role of banks as financial institutions that fuel the economic growth of a nation.