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- (noun) : a bank or corporation in debt that continues to exist because of support from lenders or the government
- Zombies suck life out of an economy by consuming tax money, capital, and labor that would better be deployed in growing companies and sectors.
—BusinessWeek, Janurary 26, 2009
- Submitted by: Anonymous on Feb. 15, 2009 21:15
- (noun) : an appliance, such as a computer, that when not in use becomes idle
- A zombie is still using energy, so it would be best to turn it off in order to save money and the planet.
- Submitted by: K.A. Hoffa from Pennsylvania on Oct. 22, 2008 09:42
- zombie bank (noun) : a bank that has a negative net worth but continues to operate because of depositor's insurance or other governmental intervention
- But they’re zombie banks, unable to supply the credit the economy needs.
—Paul Krugman, NYTimes, 2/22/09
- Submitted by: Anonymous on Mar. 05, 2009 11:31
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