👉 Bailout is a financial term that refers to the process of taking on additional liabilities or debts in order to prevent a company from going bankrupt. It typically involves financing the company's debt through equity, which allows for more leverage and potentially higher returns than traditional loans. In the context of the U.S. economy, a bailout can be used as part of a broader strategy to help a struggling company like a major bank or other financial institution, in exchange for reduced debt. This is often done by