OrphanWilde comments on Open Thread, January 4-10, 2016 - Less Wrong Discussion
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Who buys government bonds at sub-zero rates? Why can't those instiutions simply put the money into a bank tresor?
If I understand correctly, FDIC insurance costs more that way, so whatever you save in negative interest, you'd lose and then some on FDIC insurance.